SULFISOXAZOLE

(sul fi SOX a zole) Brand:

What is the most significant information I must know about sulfisoxazole?

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may get better till the infection is completely cleared. Sulfisoxazole will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Do not share this medicine with other face, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking sulfisoxazole and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.

What is sulfisoxazole?

• Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") antibiotic that helps hold bacteria from growing in your body.

• Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent much various types of infections caused by bacteria, such as bladder infections, ear infections, or meningitis.

• Sulfisoxazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking sulfisoxazole?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to sulfisoxazole or to any another sulfa drugs such as Azulfidine, Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, or Sulfazine. Women who are in late pregnancy or are breast-feeding must not take sulfisoxazole.

• To create certain you can safely take sulfisoxazole, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· asthma;

· diabetes;

· liver disease;

· kidney disease;

· anemia (a lack of red blood cells);

· an enzyme deficiency called G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency;

· a history of any type of allergy; or

· if you are unable to urinate.

• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether sulfisoxazole will harm an unborn child. Sulfisoxazole can reason jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) and another problems in a newborn if the mother has taken this medicine late in pregnancy. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• Sulfisoxazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while you are taking sulfisoxazole, especially if your child is younger than 2 months old.

• Do not give this medication to a baby younger than 2 months old without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take sulfisoxazole?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

• You may take sulfisoxazole with or without food.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. Measure the liquid with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• While you are taking sulfisoxazole, drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day. This will help prevent kidney stones or crystals in the urine.

• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition, your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.

• If you need surgery, speak the surgeon onward of time that you are using sulfisoxazole. You may need to stop using the medication for a short time.

• Take this medicine for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Sulfisoxazole will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.

• Do not share this medicine with other face, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Overdose symptoms may include headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fever, blood in your urine, pale skin, light bruising or bleeding, flu symptoms, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

What must I avoid while taking sulfisoxazole?

• Sulfisoxazole may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Sulfisoxazole can create you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

What are the possible side effects of sulfisoxazole?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

· cough, feeling short of breath, pale skin, joint pain, unusual bruising;

· quick or pounding heartbeat;

· blue lips or fingernails, feeling light-headed, fainting;

· swelling near your neck or throat;

· urinating more or smaller than usual;

· severe pain in your side or lower back, blood in your urine;

· nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

· fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

· agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or

· seizure (black-out or convulsions).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild stomach pain, bloating, gas;

· headache, dizziness;

· ringing in your ears; or

· swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect sulfisoxazole?

• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:

· a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

· methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or

· diabetes medications such as acetohexamide (Dymelor), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glimepiride (Amaryl, Avandaryl, Duetact), glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), tolazamide (Tolinase), or tolbutamide (Orinase).

• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with sulfisoxazole. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about sulfisoxazole.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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