Albucid Eye Drop 20% 10 ml

About Albucid Eye Drop

Albucid Eye Drop is an antibiotic used to treat eye bacterial infections.

Additionally, it prevents infections following an eye injury.

It contains Sulfacetamide as its active component.

This medication only treats eye infections caused by bacteria, not other microbes.

Allergan India Limited manufactures this medicine.

Uses of Albucid Eye Drop

Albucid eye drop is used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes.

Such infections include Bacterial Conjunctivitis and Trachoma.

Bacterial Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the inner lining of the eyelids.

Trachoma is another eye disorder caused due to infection of Chlamydia Trachomatis.

How Albucid Eye Drop works

Albucid 20% eye drop is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial development in the eye.

Bacteria require to synthesize some essential proteins to perform crucial functions.

This medication blocks the production of these proteins, preventing their multiplication.

It aids in treating the infection in your eye.

Dosage

Albucid eye drop is a prescription medicine. This medication is only for external use.

How to use Albucid eye drop

Follow the dosage and duration instructions provided by your doctor.

Check the label for usage instructions before use.

Without contacting the eye, hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.

Squeeze the dropper gently and place the medication within the lower eyelid.

Wipe away any excess liquid.

Missed dose

If you forget to take this medication, you should take it as soon as you recall.

However, one should skip the missed dose if the next planned dose is due.

Overdose

Using more than recommended doses can result in an overdose.

Therefore, do not take medicine excessively than prescribed.

In the event of an overdose, consult your physician immediately.

Strengths of Albucid eye drop

Albucid eye drops are available in several dosage forms, including:

• Albucid eye drops 10%
• Albucid eye drops 30%

Side effects of Albucid eye drop

One may experience mild side effects after using this medicine, which include:

• Eye irritation
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Eye redness
• Stinging in the eyes

If you experience an allergic reaction to this medicine, seek medical help immediately.

Interactions

This medication may not interact well with some conditions, other medicines, or foods.

Before using Albucid eye drops, discuss your medical history and medications with your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Albucid eye drops may interact with the following medications:

• Adapalene
• Alitretinoin
• Bexarotene
• Clascoterone
• Isotretinoin
• Tazarotene
• Tretinoin
• Trifarotene

Disease Interactions

If you undergo any of the following medical problems, do not use Albucid eye drops.

• Crystalluria
• Hematologic toxicity
• Hypersensitivity reaction
• Liver disease
• Porphyria
• Renal dysfunction
• Urinary obstruction

Precautions

Adhere to these cautions before using Albucid eye drops:

• Even if you feel better, do not miss any doses and finish the entire course of treatment
• Quitting it abruptly may cause the infection to return and be more complicated to treat
• Ensure that you are adequately hydrated during this medication's use
  Stop using Albucid 20% eye drops immediately and contact your doctor
• if you get a rash, itchy skin, facial or mouth swelling, or difficulty breathing

Storage

Store Albucid eye drop at room temperature.

Keep the cap closed and in a hygienic place to avoid contamination.

Do not freeze the eye drops.