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| Pronunciation |
 (sul
fa SEE ta mide SOW dee um &
fen il EF rin) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Vasosulf® Ophthalmic |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| phenylephrine and sulfacetamide |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic |
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| Use |
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Treatment of conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, and other superficial ocular infections due to susceptible microorganisms; adjunctive in systemic sulfonamide therapy |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Stability |
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Keep tightly closed; protect from light |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Instill 1 or 2 drops into the lower conjunctival sac(s) every 2 or 3 hours during the day, less often at night |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Keep tightly closed; protect from light |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Solution, ophthalmic: Sulfacetamide sodium 15% and phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.125% (5 mL, 15 mL) |
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