Icid 10% (Eye Drops)
Manufactured by: Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Icid 10% is indicated for
- Conjunctivitis
- Blepharitis
- Ocular infections
Precautions and warnings
Older adults and people with a history of allergies, asthma, G6PD deficiency, or kidney and liver problems should use caution. If using this medication for a long time, regular blood tests (CBC) and urine tests are needed. Make sure to drink enough fluids. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be discussed with a doctor.
Side-effects
- Hypersensitivity skin reaction. Ophthalmic: Burning
- stinging
- conjunctivitis
- corneal ulcers
- irritation
- conjunctival hyperaemia. Systemic absorption from inflamed conjunctiva. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Drug Interactions
PABA and local anesthetics like procaine can interfere with the action of sulfonamides. In cases where there is pus in the eye, PABA (which is found in the pus) can compete with and reduce the effectiveness of sulfacetamide.
Mode of actions
Sulfacetamide stops the growth of many types of bacteria, both gram-positive and gram-negative. It works by interfering with how bacteria make nucleic acids, preventing the conversion of PABA into dihydrofolic acid, an important coenzyme for the bacteria.
Dosage & Administration
Ophthalmic
Ocular infections
Adult: As sodium: Apply 10-30% eye drops or 10% ointment into the affected eye/s. May be used up to tid.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
10% x 10 ml Price : ৳19.22
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