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What is the generic name?
SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
What is the Trade Name for SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM?
sulfacetamide
What are the Indications for SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM?
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sulfacetamide sodium 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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