SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

Overview

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE is a Schedule H drug.
  Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfa agent, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, especially urinary tract infections.

Usage

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE is generally used to treat: Urinary Tract Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, history of allergy or asthma, AIDS, G6PD deficiency, elderly, and children. Avoid excess dosage.

Common Side-Effects

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE : Anorexia Nervosa, Low Blood Sugar, Serum Sickness, Kernicterus, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit

Disease Interactions

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, G6pd Deficiency, Asthma, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Allergy, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE is categorized as: SULFONAMIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE as Ingredient

ANTRIMA 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
BACTRIM SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
BACTRIM TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 80 MG
CIPLIN 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
CO TRIMOXAZOLE DS TABTRIMETHOPRIM 800.0 MG, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 160.0 MG
CO TRIMOXAZOLE PEAD 20MG/100MG TABTRIMETHOPRIM 100.0 MG, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 20.0 MG
CO TRIMOXAZOLE SS TABTRIMETHOPRIM 400.0 MG, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 80.0 MG
CO TRIMOXAZOLE SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 40 MG/ML, TRIMETHOPRIM 8 MG/ML
COLIZOLE 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
COLIZOLE DS 800MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
COMAX 200MG/40MG SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
COMAX 400MG/80MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 80.0 MG
CORTINA DS 800MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
COTRIMOXAZOLE TABTRIMETHOPRIM , SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
G KELFIN 25MG/500MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 500.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 25.0 MG
L TRIM 200MG/40MG SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
L TRIM TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 80.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
LARI 12.5MG/250MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 250.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 12.5 MG
LARI 25MG/500MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 500.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 25.0 MG
LARPRIM 200MG/40MG DPSSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
LARPRIM 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
MALARCE TABPYRIMETHAMINE , SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
MALIN 12.5MG/250MG SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 250.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 12.5 MG
MALIN 25MG/500MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 500.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 25.0 MG
MELAR 25MG/500MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 500.0 MG, PYRIMETHAMINE 25.0 MG
ORIPRIM 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
ORIPRIM DS 800MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
RANCOTRIM SUSPTRIMETHOPRIM , SULFAMETHOXAZOLE
SEPMAX 400MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
SEPMAX DS 800MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
SEPMAX TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160 MG
SEPTRAN ADULT 400MG/80MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 80.0 MG
SEPTRAN DS 800MG/160MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160.0 MG
SEPTRAN DS TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 800 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 160 MG
SEPTRAN P-TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 100 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 20 MG
SEPTRAN PEAD 100MG/20MG TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 100.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 20.0 MG
SEPTRAN PEAD 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
SEPTRAN SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 8 MG/ML
SEPTRAN TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 80 MG
SUMETROL TABSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 80 MG
TABROL 200MG/400MG SUSPTRIMETHOPRIM 400.0 MG, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG
WYPAL 200MG/40MG SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 200.0 MG, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG
WYPAL SUSPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE , TRIMETHOPRIM
WYPAL SYPSULFAMETHOXAZOLE 40 MG/ML, TRIMETHOPRIM 40.0 MG