Betamethasone / Sulfacetamide
Betamethasone/Sulfacetamide is an ophthalmic combination medication pairing a corticosteroid with an antibiotic. It is prescribed for inflammatory eye conditions accompanied by bacterial infections, such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and keratitis. The steroid component reduces swelling and irritation while the sulfonamide antibiotic fights susceptible bacterial infections.
An eye medication combining a steroid and antibiotic to treat inflammatory eye conditions with bacterial infection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008900
- Generic
- Betamethasone / Sulfacetamide
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of inflammatory ocular conditions with bacterial infection, including bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, and other eye inflammations where bacterial coverage is needed. Commonly used post-operatively to reduce inflammation and prevent infection.
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the inflammatory response by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and reducing immune cell activity. Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial folic acid synthesis, preventing bacterial growth and replication.
For ophthalmic use only; avoid contamination of the dropper tip. Do not use for viral or fungal eye infections. May cause temporary blurred vision; exercise caution when driving. Prolonged use may increase intraocular pressure and risk of cataracts. Remove contact lenses before application. Complete the full course even if symptoms improve.
Official drug label
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