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Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
Information about Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate Uses
Sulphacetamide+Hydrocortisone+Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
How Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate works
Sulphacetamide is an antibiotic which stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. This treats your infection. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate is a preservative.
Common side effects of Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
Eye irritation, Eye discomfort
Available Medicine for Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
Sulpha FHIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹181 variant(s)
Expert advice for Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate
- Your doctor has prescribed Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate 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.