sulfacetamide /sul′fəset″əmīd/ , a topical antibacterial. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is most commonly prescribed for the prophylaxis of infection after injury to the cornea and in the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and bacterial infections of the skin. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to the drug or to other sulfonamides or impaired kidney function prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among known adverse effects are local pain, overgrowth of nonsusceptible pathogens, and hypersensitivity reaction.
