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Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate

Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 27, 2024

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

Less Common Side Effects

  • High eye pressure
  • Vision changes
  • Slow wound healing
  • Cataracts

Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe allergic reactions: hives, rash, blisters, fever, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing

Source: DailyMed

The following Sulfacetamide/Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 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
  • Eye pain, change in vision, vision loss
  • 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):

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