SULFACETAMIDE SOD. OPHTH. (SULAMYD) HOW MEDICINE IS ADMINISTERED? TOP Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, unless instructed differently by your doctor * WASH hands prior to administration. * Tilt head back, pull the lower eyelid down and away from the eyeball to form a pocket. Look up and place medication in pocket. * Continue to hold the eyelid for a moment to allow the medication to run in the eye. Close eyes for 1-2 minutes. * While the eyes are closed, apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye. If you have recently had eye surgery, skip this step. * To help clear up your infection completely, FINISH COURSE OF THERAPY, even if your condition has improved. WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: TOP * STOP TAKING MEDICINE & GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF A HYPERSENSITIVITY OR ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION occurs: (see symptoms below):- * shortness of breath, fast or irregular breathing, fever, joint pain, fast pulse, lightheadedness or fainting, swelling of face, hives, & itching. * Notify doctor if stinging, burning, itching, redness, irritation, swelling, decreasing vision or pain persists or worsens. * Do not wear contact lenses unless instructed by your doctor. * If your doctor considers contact lens use to be appropriate, wait at least 15 minutes after using this medication before inserting lenses. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help IMMEDIATELY if you experience: Shortness of breath, fast or irregular breathing, fever, joint pain, fast pulse, lightheadedness or fainting, swelling of face, hives, & itching; Severe skin reactions. Other Common Side Effects: TOP Eye itching; Eye burning; Eye irritation; Blurred vision; Eye inflammation; Increased sensitivity to sunlight; Skin rash; Headache; Supression of blood cell production; Stomach or intestinal irritation. Other Common Side Effects: If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome, check with your doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE, CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. This leaflet has been developed by CliniDATA Source, Inc. based primarily on labeling information provided by the manufacturer. The information does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of this medicine. It is not intended as medical advice for individual patients. Copyright © CliniDATA Source, Inc. 03/14. All rights reserved