The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Eye irritation
- Eye stinging
- Eye burning
Less Common Side Effects
- Eye inflammation
- New infection
- Allergic reaction
Sulfacetamide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, peeling of the skin, blisters, trouble breathing, swelling of lips, tongue, or face
Source: DailyMed
The following Sulfacetamide side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Aplastic anemia—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, increased bleeding or bruising
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- New or worsening eye pain, redness, irritation, or discharge
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Burning or stinging of the eyes after use
- Eye irritation or itching
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