Vasocidin®

Sulfacetamide 10%, Prednisolone phosphate (solution) 0.23%
ophthalmic solution
Antibiotic/Steroid
[ Sulfonamide Antibiotic, Corticosteroid]
Indication

Indication

Indicated for ocular surface inflammation where superficial bacterial infection or risk thereof exists
Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action

Sulfonamides inhibit bacterial folate synthesis. Corticosteroids inhibit the release of arachidonic acid, reducing inflammation
Common quantities available

Available Quantities

5 ml
Dosage

Dosage/Instructions

2 drops every 4 hours, evaluate after 2 days, then taper
Pregnancy & Nursing Data

Pregnancy & Nursing

Prednisolone is teratogenic in animals at the normal human ophthalmic dose
Pediatric Use

Pediatric Use

≥6 years
Warnings Tab

Contraindications, side effects, etc.

Contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, mycobacterial infection, and fungal diseases of ocular structures. May cause increased intraocular pressure, cataract formation, delayed healing, and secondary ocular infections.