Manufacturer: East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Salt Composition : Sulphacetamide(20% w/v)
Bottle of 10ml Eye Drop
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Locula 20% Eye Drop should be used as directed by your doctor. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and stinging in the eyes after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have a bacterial eye infection.
Locula 20% Eye Drop is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria in the eye. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by these bacteria to carry out vital functions. This treats your eye infection.
Sulfacetamide is absorbed orally. The oral absorption of sulfacetamide is found to be 100% and the plasma protein binding is 80–85%. In the liver it is metabolized to inactive metabolites. Plasma half-life is 7 – 12.8 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Locula
Eye irritation
Stinging in the eyes
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Sulfur 5% Emollient Cream is contraindicated for use by patients having known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, sulfur or any other component of this preparation. Sodium Sulfacetamide 10% Sulfur 5% Emollient Cream is not to be used by patients with kidney disease.
Locula 20% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Locula 20% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide used to treat inflammatory ocular conditions and acne vulgaris. An anti-infective agent that is used topically to treat skin infections and orally for urinary tract infections.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are using other antibiotics (silver sulfadiazine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have asthma, lupus or sulfite allergy, inform your doctor before using SULFACETAMIDE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
SILVER SULFADIAZINE
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Locula 20% Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Locula 20% Eye Drop to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
Discontinue Locula 20% Eye Drop and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Locula 20% Eye Drop?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Locula 20% Eye Drop when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Locula 20% Eye Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. How long does Locula 20% Eye Drop takes to work?
Usually, Locula 20% Eye Drop starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.