Sulfacil Sodium (Albucid) eye drops 20% 10ml

Instruction for Sulfacil Sodium

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Composition and form of release

Sulfacil sodium - sulfonamide-based eye drops. The domestic drug is recommended for the treatment and prevention of ophthalmic diseases, used in pediatrics. It is distinguished by a simple composition:
    sodium thiosulfate;
    hydrochloric acid;
    distilled water;
    sodium sulfacetamide.
The latter component is sometimes included in the formulation of antibacterial drugs, so patients mistakenly consider it an antibiotic. The drug is a liquid and sterile solution for topical use, odorless or colorless. Depending on the manufacturer in the pharmacy, you can find different forms of release: transparent bottles with a pipette dispenser with a volume of 1 to 10 ml.
For treatment, the doctor must select an ophthalmic solution of the required concentration:
    for babies, the drug is used 10%;
    for adults and adolescents - 20 and 30%.

Pharmachologic effect

Sulfacil sodium eye drops have an antimicrobial effect. During treatment, active substances penetrate the cell membranes, destroying the pathogenic microorganism from the inside, disrupting the process of division and reproduction at any stage of the cycle. The drug is recommended when most of the known pathogens are detected:
    gonococci;
    Staphylococcus aureus;
    streptococcus;
    chlamydia;
    intestinal and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Drops of Sulfacyl Sodium Dia quickly neutralize the simplest and most dangerous microbes, are used to wash away contaminants. The beneficial effect is observed after the first application.

Indications

Sulfacil eye drops are a time-tested remedy recommended by ophthalmologists for the treatment of newborns and infants. It becomes the standard medicine in the medicine cabinet for people working with dust, welding or dirt. Main indications for use:
    suppuration of the cornea with barley;
    open sores on the inside of the eyelid;
    blepharitis;
    blenorrhea in children;
    ocular gonorrhea in an adult;
    conjunctivitis of any type;
    complication of seasonal allergies.
Eye medicine Sulfacil sodium is prescribed after ophthalmic surgery to exclude inflammation and secondary infections. Reduces the risk of bacterial damage to the cornea.

Mode of application

Sulfacyl sodium eye drops of 20% concentration are recommended for the treatment of conjunctivitis with abundant discharge of purulent contents. When exacerbated, they must be used as follows:
    Wash hands with antibacterial soap, if necessary, rub with an antiseptic.
    Thoroughly clean the eyelashes and between the eyelashes with a cotton swab and Furacilin-based solution.
    Open the medicine with clean hands.
    Pull the lower eyelid down, carefully drip the drug into the conjunctival sac.
During the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that the dispenser does not touch the inflamed area: otherwise, there is a risk of re-infection, and the treatment becomes ineffective.
If the patient is a child, the instructions for use contain the following recommendations:
    for newborns, drops of 10% concentration are recommended 2-3 times a day;
    for children over 6-7 years old, you can take a solution of 20%, 2 drops up to 3 times a day;
    a school-age child and an adult patient use the medicine 3 times a day, 2-3 drops.
For newborns, for the prevention of blenorrhea, the medicine is dripped every 2 hours after childbirth, 1-2 drops in each eye. In case of exacerbation with severe suppuration in adults, the dosage is increased to 5-6 treatments per day with a 30% solution.
If inflammation or stye occurs frequently, doctors recommend periodically adding a few drops to the lens solution. This helps the patient to cope with the effects of seasonal allergies, reduces irritation after surgery on the cornea or lens.

Contraindications

The only contraindication that the manufacturer pays attention to in the instructions is the intolerance of chemical components. It manifests itself with the following symptoms:
    burning;
    redness of the sclera;
    increased itching;
    the appearance of puffiness of the lower or upper eyelid.
To rule out the problem, an allergic test on the skin of the hand should be performed before the first procedure. There is no clear limitation at what age Albucid and Sulfacil sodium are used, whether it can be used for newborns. Given the simplicity of its composition and the low percentage of adverse reactions, it is recommended for young children in the treatment and prevention of viral conjunctivitis.

Side effects

In rare cases, eye drops provoke temporary complications, accompanied by itching and burning. This is due to the appearance of erosion or an allergic reaction. In the absence of puffiness and other unpleasant symptoms, treatment with Sulfacil can be continued.
In some patients, white bloom is observed during therapy after using sulfacylamide-based drops. This is not a side effect, but the remains of the active substance on the skin of the eyelid. It can be washed off with saline, clean water, or Furacilin diluted in water.

Overdose

Before using the solution, you must carefully read the instructions. If the dosage is violated, there may be a temporary deterioration in the condition, a feeling of a foreign body or "sand" in the eyes, redness, itching or swelling of the eyelid. In such a situation, it is better to stop using drops before visiting an ophthalmologist.

Additional Information

The main indication for treatment with sodium sulfacyl drops is conjunctivitis of a viral or bacterial nature. It is necessary to bury each eye even in the absence of inflammation in one. During the procedure, the dispenser should not touch the affected area: otherwise, there is a risk of infection of the healthy cornea, the course of therapy is delayed.

Interaction with other medicinal products

Drops have a depressing effect on some drugs, therefore, before treatment, it is necessary to discuss the dosage and possible replacement with your doctor. It is forbidden to instill simultaneously with any alkaloids and silver-based products: the components enter into a chemical reaction, provoking a severe allergy.
The antibacterial effect is significantly reduced when used simultaneously with the following medicines:
    Novocaine;
    Dikain;
    Anestezin;
    direct-acting anticoagulants.
When used with Diphenin or salicylic acid, the drug may exhibit toxicity and side effects. With extreme caution, drops should be used in patients who constantly use Furosemide or thiazide diuretics: hypersensitivity of the eyes is often observed when the sodium balance is disturbed.

Storage conditions

In a sealed form, the dispenser bottle can be stored for up to 2 years from the date of production at a room temperature of 20–25 ° C. Sulfacil drops should be left in a place protected from direct sunlight in order to avoid heating or oxidation of the composition.
The shelf life of the medicine after opening is no more than 4 weeks. Such short-term storage is due to the peculiarities of the chemical formula: with prolonged contact with oxygen, after unsealing the bottle, sulfacil is oxidized and loses its medicinal properties. Therefore, for the treatment of mild conjunctivitis, it is better to purchase a small package of 5 ml.

Special instructions and precautions

The drug does not affect the patient's ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms. Slight visual impairment disappears within 10-15 minutes, therefore it is allowed to use it for work that requires precision and coordination.
Often, sodium sulfacil 10% is used to prevent eye infection in newborns: when passing through the birth canal, pathogenic microflora becomes infected, and the risk of blennorrhea increases. It is applied once after delivery, treating each eye. In rare cases, with bacterial rhinitis, you can drip into the baby's nose, replacing more allergenic antibiotics with a simple and safe remedy.
Sulfacil sodium has participated in clinical trials more than once. It is not absorbed into the bloodstream, therefore many experts approve of its use in the treatment of women at any stage of pregnancy, while breastfeeding. The only recommendation is strict adherence to dosage and precautions when handling sore eyes.

Reviews

In 90% of cases, reviews of the drops are positive, but sometimes there are concerns whether it is an antibiotic or not. Given the safe and clinically proven composition, the doctor prescribes the remedy for newborn patients, without fear of upsetting the microflora balance.
Elena, 29 years old
My little daughter brought conjunctivitis from kindergarten. In the morning I woke up with reddened eyes, and in the evening a yellow coating appeared, which froze with crusts. The doctor advised Sulfacil sodium drops 4 times a day. Despite the low price, they turned out to be very effective: by the next evening, swelling and redness subsided, and the amount of discharge decreased. Therefore, I can only recommend the drug to other parents.
Maria, 55 years old:
I have been using Sulfacil sodium drops for many years: this is a real remedy in the home medicine cabinet. I use it after work in the country, if dirt gets into my eyes, they helped me in the treatment of barley in the lower eyelid. Sometimes, after instillation, a slight burning sensation is disturbed, which disappears after 5-10 seconds. I think this is an insignificant disadvantage compared to the low price and great benefit.
Julia, 23 years old
2 weeks after birth, my son developed obstruction of the lacrimal canal, his left eye was constantly festering and swelling. The doctor recommended instilling in drops of sodium sulfacyl 4-5 times during the day, he did a special massage to remove pus. Within a week, the problem completely disappeared without complications, although there was a question about probing.

Terms of sell

You can buy Sulfacil Sodium without a prescription.