Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic Alternatives Compared
| Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Alrex (loteprednol) |
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| Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Alrex (loteprednol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Eye Conditions, Trachoma. Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Keratitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Keratitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Alrex may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Lotemax has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Alrex has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AK-Sulf, Bleph-10, Cetamide | Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax SM | Other loteprednol brands include: Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Lotemax:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Alrex:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 21, 1946 |
April 15, 2011 |
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