isopto cetamide

Frequently asked questions

What does Isopto Cetamide treat?

Isopto Cetamide (Sulfacetamide Sodium) may be used to treat corneal ulcer, ear diseases, seborrheic dermatitis, trachoma, bacterial skin diseases, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Isopto Cetamide cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.11 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Isopto Cetamide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Isopto Cetamide. To pay less, Isopto Cetamide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Isopto Cetamide?

Isopto Cetamide is marketed by Alcon. You can see Alcon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Isopto Cetamide a brand-name or generic drug?

Isopto Cetamide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Sulfacetamide Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Isopto Cetamide available over the counter?

No. Isopto Cetamide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Isopto Cetamide come in?

Isopto Cetamide is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Isopto Cetamide?

Isopto Cetamide is classified as sulfonamide antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Isopto Cetamide FDA-registered?

Isopto Cetamide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA080020. You can verify this on its official FDA label.