ISOPTO CETAMIDE vs SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ISOPTO CETAMIDE	SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.11 /g	$0.11 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM	SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Alcon	Sola Barnes Hind
Dosage forms	Drops	Liquid, Topical
Drug class	Sulfonamide Antibacterial	Sulfonamide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Corneal Ulcer, Ear Diseases, Seborrheic Dermatitis	Corneal Ulcer, Ear Diseases, Seborrheic Dermatitis

isopto cetamide sodium sulfacetamide

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.11 /g

Type

Active ingredient

SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Alcon

Sola Barnes Hind

Dosage forms

Drops

Liquid, Topical

Drug class

Sulfonamide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Corneal Ulcer, Ear Diseases, Seborrheic Dermatitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Isopto Cetamide or Sodium Sulfacetamide?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.11 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Isopto Cetamide and Sodium Sulfacetamide?

Both Isopto Cetamide and Sodium Sulfacetamide share the active ingredient Sulfacetamide Sodium.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.