Side effects of Sulfacetamide

The most frequent side effects are discomfort, stinging or burning of the skin. Other aspect effects include nausea, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, and headaches. There are however also severe part effects including severe hypersensitive reactions, like (nettle) breakouts, itch, tightness in chest muscles, difficult breathing and puffiness in either the face, mouth, lips or tongue. Other severe side outcomes include bloody or severe diarrhea, fever, pain, red, blistered or swollen skin and stomach pain. Inside the eye, it can cause conjunctivitis. There are also life-threatening conditions which is often produced by the antiseptic, like Stevens-Johnson problem and Erythema multiforme. Larger exposure can also cause unconsciousness. One case revealed that sulfacetamide eyedrops can very rarely cause life-threatening skin disorder toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These are however not all side outcomes. For more information, the healthcare provider can be contacted. Common eye local reactions, mainly local allergic reactions, such as sputum, bulbar conjunctival redness, eyelid skin redness, itching, rash, etc.

Sulfacetamide should not be employed by those who have a sensitivity to sulfur or sulfa.