Sulfacetamide and Welchol

• Generic Name: sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic ointment
• Other Brand Names: Bleph-10, Cetamide, Isopto Cetamide, Sodium Sulamyd, Sulf-10, AK-Sulf, Ocusulf-10, Sulfac 10%, Sulfacet Sodium, Ocu-Sul 10, Ocu-Sul 15, Ocu-Sul 30

Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic.

Sulfacetamide ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

sulfacetamide ophthalmic will not treat a viral or fungal infection. Sulfacetamide ophthalmic is for use only in treating eye infections caused by bacteria.

Sulfacetamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: colesevelam
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Welchol, Colesevelam Hydrochloride

Welchol is used to treat high cholesterol in adults and children at least 10 years old.

Welchol lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, which is also called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Lowering your LDL cholesterol may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.

Welchol is sometimes used together with "statin" cholesterol medications such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol, Zocor, and others.

Welchol is also used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medication is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Welchol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.