Isopto Cetamide (Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic) - Summary

SUMMARY

ISOPTO CETAMIDE® (sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic solution, USP) 15% is a sterile topical antibacterial agent for ophthalmic use.

Isopto Cetamide (sulfacetamide OPHTHALMIC) is indicated for the following:

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.

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Published Studies Related to Isopto Cetamide (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...

Interaction of topical sulfacetamide and topical dapsone with benzoyl peroxide. [2009.09]
CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge of the chemical reaction between benzoyl peroxide and sulfacetamide and dapsone will help minimize the occurrence of this interaction on our patients' skin.

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.

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