Dio Sulf

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide).

Allergy: Occasionally, Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) sodium can cause allergic reactions. This is more likely to occur if you have previously had an allergic reaction to sulfonamide medications. Before starting treatment with Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) sodium, make sure you tell your doctor about any adverse reactions you have had to medications, especially sulfonamide antibiotics and medications taken by mouth to treat Diabetes. Stop using Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) at the first sign of allergy (e.g., a skin rash) and contact your doctor.

Overgrowth of organisms: Prolonged use of Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) sodium may result in overgrowth of organisms not killed by the medication, including fungi. Contact your doctor if eye symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop while using Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide).

Pregnancy: Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) sodium passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of Dio Sulf (Sulfacetamide) have not been established for children less than 6 years old.