Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)
Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate Uses
Sulphacetamide+Boric Acid+Phenylephrine+Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate works
Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is a combination of four medicines: Sulphacetamide and Boric Acid which treat eye infections. Sulphacetamide is an antibiotic. It stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a vitamin required for bacterial multiplication. Boric Acid and Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate are antiseptics which treat bacterial infection in the eye and relieve irritation. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which works by narrowing blood vessels of the eye to relieve inflammation (redness and swelling).
Common side effects of Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Eye discomfort, Eye irritation, Burning sensation in eye
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Expert advice for Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
- Your doctor has prescribed Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Burning sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Frequently asked questions for Sulphacetamide + Boric Acid + Phenylephrine + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Usually, Sulphacetamide+Boric Acid+Phenylephrine+Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
No, do not stop applying Sulphacetamide+Boric Acid+Phenylephrine+Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.