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Eye drops.   The main ingredient - sulfacetamide . The drug when applied topically in ophthalmic practice has antibacterial effect . The active ingredient is a derivative of sulfanilamide. With regard to microbial drug acts bacteriostatic. The principle is based on the impact of competitive antagonism with PABA and oppressive digidropteroatsintetazy that disturbs tetragidrodolievoy acid synthesis, which is necessary for the synthesis of pyrimidine, purine. The drug acts on gram-positive, actinomycetes, Chlamydia , Escherichia, pathogenic cocci, gram-negative bacteria. In a liquid eye and tissue Albucidum penetrate when applied topically. The systemic circulation is absorbed through an inflamed tissue of the conjunctiva. Sulfacetamide is produced in the form of eye drops.

Indications:

Sulfacetamide eye drops prescribed for gonoreynyh eye diseases , Blepharitis, conjunctivitis, purulent ulcers on the cornea. The drug is used to prevent Infections   in newborn infants.

Contraindications, side effects:

Albucidum does not apply in case of intolerance sulfonamides . The use of the drug may cause redness, itching and swelling.

Mode of application:

Eye drops Albucidum used 5-6 times a day po2-3 drops into each conjunctival sac (lower lid). In order to prevent ophthalmia newborns buried Albucidum 2 drops immediately after birth, and two hours later the procedure is repeated.

Special instructions:

In patients with hypersensitivity to thiazide diuretics Furosemide, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, sulfonylureas possible allergic reaction to the drug sulfacetamide. When applied topically, sulfacetamide incompatible with products that contain silver salts. Albucidum dispensed in pharmacies without a prescription items, medical form.