Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel and Sulfacetamide and prednisolone Ophthalmic

• Generic Name: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Epiduo, Epiduo Pump, Epiduo Forte

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Adapalene is similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin renew itself.

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne in adults and children who are at least 9 years old.

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Blephamide, Blephamide SOP, Cetapred, Metimyd, Isopto Cetapred, Sulster, Vasocidin, AK-Cide, Supred, Medasulf, Ocu-Lone C

Sulfacetamide and prednisolone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.

Sulfacetamide is a sulfa drug that belongs to the class of medicines, known as antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth. Prednisolone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections.

Sulfacetamide and prednisolone is available only with your doctor's prescription.