BLEPH-10 SUMMARY
BLEPH®-10
(sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution, USP) 10%
BLEPH®-10 (sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution, USP) 10% is a sterile, topical anti-bacterial agent for ophthalmic use.
BLEPH®-10 solution is indicated for the treatment of conjunctivitis and other superficial ocular infections due to susceptible microorganisms, and as an adjunctive in systemic sulfonamide therapy of trachoma: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus (viridans group), Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella species, and Enterobacter species.
Topically applied sulfonamides do not provide adequate coverage against Neisseria species, Serratia marcescens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A significant percentage of staphylococcal isolates are completely resistant to sulfa drugs.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Published Studies Related to Bleph-10 (Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic)
Combination sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cream with sunscreens versus metronidazole 0.75% cream for rosacea. [2005.06]
Topical metronidazole and combination sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur commonly are used to treat rosacea. Recently, the relative efficacy and safety of sodium sulfacetamide 10% and sulfur 5% cream with sunscreens (Rosac Cream) (n = 75) and metronidazole 0.75% cream (Metrocream) (n = 77) were compared in an investigator-blinded, randomized, parallel-group study at 6 sites...
Treatment of papulopustular rosacea with sodium sulfacetamide 10%/sulfur 5% emollient foam. [2009.03]
Acne rosacea is a chronic cutaneous disorder affecting as many as 14 million Americans.The high patient satisfaction ratings for SSSE foam suggest that the product may improve long-term compliance rates, with the potential to yield more favorable clinical outcomes.
Clinical Trials Related to Bleph-10 (Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic)
Treatment of Patients With Blepharitis and Facial Rosacea [Recruiting]
To determine the safety and efficacy of sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline in the treatment
of patients who have both blepharitis and facial rosacea
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