Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate + Sulphacetamide

Uses

Sulphacetamide, Hydrocortisone, and Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate are used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.

How it Works

How Sulphacetamide, Hydrocortisone, and Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate work: Sulphacetamide is an antibiotic that inhibits bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient essential for bacterial growth. This action helps treat your infection. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medication that suppresses the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching in the eye. Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate serves as a preservative.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Sulphacetamide, Hydrocortisone, and Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate include eye irritation and eye discomfort.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Sulphacetamide + Hydrocortisone + Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before administering these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before administering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • A burning sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for a longer duration.

Frequently asked questions

No, you should complete the full course of treatment with Sulphacetamide+Hydrocortisone+Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate, even if your symptoms improve, as the infection may not be fully cured.
Sulphacetamide+Hydrocortisone+Phenyl Mercuric Nitrate typically begins to work shortly after application, but it may take several days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and for you to feel better.
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