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Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Sulphacetamide

Uses

Sulphacetamide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate are used in the treatment of allergic eye disease.

How it Works

How Sulphacetamide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate work Sulphacetamide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a combination of two medicines: Sulfacetamide and Chlorpheniramine. Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic that inhibits bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient essential for bacterial replication. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that blocks the action of specific chemical messengers responsible for red, itchy, and teary eyes.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Sulphacetamide and Chlorpheniramine Maleate include irritation, burning sensation, and stinging sensation.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Sulphacetamide + Chlorpheniramine Maleate to treat bacterial infections of the eye.
  • Do not skip any doses; complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Apply pressure to 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 applying these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
  • Wait 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 longer.

Related Medications

Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 12.5% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v

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Takmide Eye Drop
Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
Packet of 10 ml
MRP

50

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 20% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.5% w/v

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Trachol Eye Drop
Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Bottle of 5 ml
MRP

29.3

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 12.5% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v

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Tekmide Eye Drop
Pharmatech India
bottle of 10
MRP

52

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Boric Acid 1.9% w/v + Chlorbutol 0.5% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v + Sodium Chloride 0.1% w/v + Sulphacetamide 15% w/v

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Zinbro-S Eye Drop
Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Packet of 10 ml
MRP

79

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 12.5% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 0.25% w/v + Sodium Chloride 1% w/v + Boric Acid 1.9% w/v + Zinc Sulfate 0.1% w/v

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Borosulfa Eye/Ear Drop
Gurshyam Formulations
bottle of 10
MRP

108

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 15% w/v + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 0.1% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v + Boric Acid 2% w/v + Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v + Chlorbutol 0.5% w/v

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Phenosulf Eye Drop
Syntho Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Bottle of 10 ml
MRP

65

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable
Molecule
Salt Composition

Sulphacetamide 15% w/v + Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 0.1% w/v + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% w/v + Boric Acid 1.9% w/v + Sodium Chloride 1% w/v + Chlorbutol 0.5% w/v

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Zinbosulf Eye Drops
Nri Vision Care India Limited
Packet of 10 ml
MRP

65

No Substitute
Sorry, Substitute Medicine is Unavailable

Frequently asked questions

Sulphacetamide+Chlorpheniramine Maleate typically starts working soon after application, but it may take several days to eliminate all harmful bacteria and alleviate symptoms.
No, you should complete the full course of Sulphacetamide+Chlorpheniramine Maleate even if you feel better, as symptoms may improve before the infection is fully resolved.