Sulfacetamide and prednisolone Ophthalmic and Timoptic-XE

• 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.

• Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution, gel forming
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Timoptic-XE (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Timoptic-XE may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.