Opthosulf
- Manufactured by: Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Sulfacetamide (12.5 % w/v) + Boric Acid (1 % w/v) + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (0.1 % w/v)
Opthosulf
Prescription Required
- In stock alternatives of Opthosulf
(based on Sulfacetamide (12.5 % w/v) + Boric Acid (1 % w/v) + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (0.1 % w/v)) - Locula 10% Eye Drop - ₹24.7
- Locula 20% Eye Drop - ₹27.6
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- Borocool Eye Drop - ₹50.0
- Manufactured by: Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Contains / Salt: Sulfacetamide (12.5 % w/v) + Boric Acid (1 % w/v) + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (0.1 % w/v)
Opthosulf Information
Opthosulf is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Conjunctivitis, Pimples. Other than this, Opthosulf has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Opthosulf. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Opthosulf are Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Opthosulf have been listed ahead. These side effects of Opthosulf are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Opthosulf has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Opthosulf's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Opthosulf are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Opthosulf may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Opthosulf is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Opthosulf Benefits & Uses
Opthosulf is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Opthosulf Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Opthosulf Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Opthosulf is used -
Moderate
- Edema
- Erythema
Mild
- Skin irritation
- Itching or burning
Common
- पेट दर्द
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
Unknown
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Gastric Irritation
Opthosulf Related Warnings
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Is the use of Opthosulf safe for pregnant women?
Opthosulf has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
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Is the use of Opthosulf safe during breastfeeding?
Opthosulf has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Opthosulf on the Kidneys?
Opthosulf does not damage the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Opthosulf on the Liver?
Using Opthosulf does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Opthosulf on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Opthosulf for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Opthosulf with Other Drugs
Opthosulf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Opthosulf Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Opthosulf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Dermatitis
- Kidney Disease
- Allergy
- Kidney Disease
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Opthosulf
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Is this Opthosulf habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Opthosulf is addictive.
Opthosulf Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Opthosulf
It is safe to take Opthosulf with food.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Opthosulf
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Opthosulf.
See all substitutes for Opthosulf
- Locula 10% Eye Drop - ₹24.7
- Locula 20% Eye Drop - ₹27.6
- Locula 30% Eye Drop - ₹40.9
- Analar Eye Drop - ₹65.0
- Borocool Eye Drop - ₹50.0
- Borosol Eye Drops - ₹60.0
- BORIC ACID EAR DROPS 1S - ₹50.0
- Rosal Eye Drop - ₹53.17
- Andremide 20% Eye Drop - ₹18.46
- Andremide Eye Drop - ₹21.88
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