Locula 10% Eye Drop

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2451

USA Brand Name

Sulphacetamide Eye Drops

Strength

10%

Generic Name

Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide

Manufacturer

East India Pharmaceutical Works, India

## Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Locula 10% Eye Drop:

Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is the generic version for Locula 10% Eye Drop

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Sulphacetamide Eye Drops

## About Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Locula 10% Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide, an antibiotic which is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infection in Eye . You may purchase it from any the leading online pharmacy Stores, medical supply stores, or drugstores but you must buy it only on doctor’s prescription.

## Dosage Form:

Eye Drops

## Manufacturer:

East India Pharmaceutical Works, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies manufacturing Locula 10% Eye Drop.It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Locula 10% Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide in a bottle which may be available in the various substitutes with varying strengths at any of the leading online drugstores, online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is used in:

Bacterial conjunctivitis

Trachoma

Other dosage forms of Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide are used in the treatment of many bacterial infections of various parts of the body.

## How Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide) Works:

Locula 10% Eye Drop is consisting of Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide, an antibiotic agent which prevents the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by these bacteria to carry out vital functions.

## Before You Use Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide

You are not using contact lenses while using Locula 10% Eye Drop Eye Drops

Your doctor must know about your Surgeries, allergies, Diseases, and Medications, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Locula 10% Eye Drop Eye Drops

## When Not To Use Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

You should avoid Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have increased pressure inside the eyes or swelling, itching, redness, or inflammation in eyes

Have gone through an Eye Surgery recently

You must need to consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Allergic to it

Have any pressure problem inside the eye

Have kidney disease

Have irritation, redness, swelling, itching as a side effect which is getting worse by time

Have gone through an Eye Surgery recently

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage:

Locula 10% Eye Drop contains an active ingredient, Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide, which is used in the treatment of Eye Infection and should be given on prescription. You should always consult your doctor for the dosage frequency and dose as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient. Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide is also available in tablet or capsule forms which can be given by your doctor for the treatment of bacterial infections in other body parts.

Patients are advised to take Locula 10% Eye Drop at a fixed time, preferably in morning and evening time or prescribed by your doctor.

## How Much Of The Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide) to Be Used:

You are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Locula 10% Eye Drop Eye Drops. It is better to instill one drop each eye at once.

## How To Take The Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Locula 10% Eye Drop should be taken at a fixed time once/ twice/ thrice a day or as directed by your doctor. You must take it by holding the dropper straightly closer to the Eye without touching the eye or eyelid. Squeezing it gently and instill the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra Liquid with a Clean Cloth or Tissue Paper.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide)

You are always advised to use the Locula 10% Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for a longer time than suggested but are always advised to complete the course of treatment.

## Overdose :

Rinse your eyes thoroughly if any irritation persists and if severe symptoms of inflammation appear like itching, redness, swelling, etc., speak to your doctor immediately or reach nearby medical emergency centre.

Do not share your medicine with anyone on your own without discussing the case with your doctor. It is better to let them visit their doctor for medication.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of the Locula 10% Eye Drop eye drops should be taken as soon as you remember it. Skip the dosage you missed if it is the time for the next dosage but do not take multiple dosages next time. It will not accelerate the process of healing but will be wasted or may cause adverse effects.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Locula 10% Eye Drop (Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide):

Hypersensitivity

Discharge from eyes

Burning and stinging

Conjunctival hyperemia

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Aplastic anemia

Bleeding and bruising

Hepatic necrosis

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Locula 10% Eye Drop eye drops may interact with any other eye drops if you are using them simultaneously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your any of the drug not to work properly. Always discuss with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements so that a well planned medication can be given by your doctor. Following are the drugs which interact with the Sulphacetamide / Sulfacetamide:

Mercaptopurine

Phenytoin

Rifampicin

Azathioprine

Warfarin

Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone

Fosphenytoin

Phenindione

Cyclosporine

Silver nitrate

It may also interact with following disease conditions:

Hematologic toxicity

Hypersensitivity reactions

Porphyria

Crystalluria

Renal impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Locula 10% Eye Drop should be used very cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity/Allergy

Blurred Vision

Eye Surgeries

Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

eye disorders or inflammation or Surgeries

Get your regular blood, urine tests done while you are on this medication

Always discuss with your doctor to get best available possible treatment and dosage adjustment.

## Things To Remember:

Do not touch Eye Drops bottle’s tip while using the medicine and use it within a month once opened

Clean your hands and eyes before using the Locula 10% Eye Drop Eye Drops

You must keep the Eye Drops bottle out of reach and sight of the children

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose frequency, duration, and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Do not stop taking the eye drops between the treatment courses or do not take it for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Storage :

Store it at room temperature away from direct contact of sunlight and heat; in clean, dark and dry place. Do not freeze it. Use within one month after opening it.