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Sulphacetamide (20% w/v)
Ocu Sulf Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
Eye Drop
Ocu Sulf Eye Drop should be used as directed by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g. viral) and therefore should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Ocu Sulf Eye Drop is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria in the eye. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by these bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
Your doctor has prescribed Ocu Sulf Eye Drop to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine. Discontinue Ocu Sulf Eye Drop and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Contact your healthcare professional if you do not notice improvement after completing the full course of treatment. Inform them if your symptoms are worsening while using this medication.
No, please do not stop taking Ocu Sulf Eye Drops and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Usually, Ocu Sulf Eye Drops begin working shortly after administration. However, it may take a few days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and alleviate your symptoms fully.