Sulfisoxazole

Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the group of medicines known as sulfonamide antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Sulfisoxazole is used to treat or prevent infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the group of medicines known as sulfonamide antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Sulfisoxazole is contraindicated in conditions like Urinary obstruction, Pregnancy, Neonates, Porphyria, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Anxiety blurred vision changes in menstrual periods chills cold sweats coma confusion cool, pale skin decreased sexual ability in males depression dizziness dry, puffy skin fast heartbeat feeling cold headache increased hunger nausea nervousness nightmares seizures shakiness slurred speech swelling of the front part of the neck unusual tiredness or weakness weight gain Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach pain, cramps, or tenderness agitation back, leg, or stomach pains bleeding gums bleeding under the skin blindness or vision changes blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin bloating bloody or cloudy urine bloody, black, or tarry stools bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds burning of the face or mouth burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow chest pain chills clay-colored stools clumsiness or unsteadiness constipation continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears cough or hoarseness cracks in the skin dark urine decrease in frequency of urination decrease in the amount of urine diarrhea diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody difficult or painful urination difficulty in passing urine (dribbling) difficulty with breathing difficulty with swallowing dizziness or lightheadedness drowsiness enlarged salivary glands fainting fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse feeling of discomfort feeling unusually cold fever with or without chills general body swelling general feeling of discomfort or illness general feeling of tiredness or weakness hair loss headache hearing loss hives or welts hostility increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight increased thirst indigestion inflammation of the joints irritability itching joint or muscle pain large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs lethargy light-colored stools loss of appetite and weight loss of heat from the body loss of strength or energy lower back or side pain muscle aches muscle pain or weakness muscle twitching nosebleeds not able to pass urine pain pain or burning while urinating pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back pale skin pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue rapid heart rate rapid weight gain rash red skin lesions, often with a purple center red, irritated eyes red, swollen skin redness of the white part of the eyes redness, soreness or itching skin scaly skin severe sunburn shakiness and unsteady walk shivering shortness of breath skin rash sore throat soreness of the muscles sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth sores, welting, or blisters stupor swelling around the eyes swelling of face, ankles, hands, feet, or lower legs swelling or inflammation of the mouth swollen lymph glands swollen or painful glands thickening of bronchial secretions tightness in the chest troubled breathing troubled breathing with exertion unpleasant breath odor unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination unusual bleeding or bruising unusual weak feeling unusual weight gain unusual weight loss upper right abdominal pain vomiting vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds weakness in the hands or feet weight loss wheezing yellow eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Confusion about identity, place, and time difficulty with moving excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines fear feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior feeling that others can hear your thoughts feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there full feeling lack of feeling or emotion passing gas redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue sensation of spinning severe mood or mental changes sleeplessness trouble with sleeping unable to sleep uncaring unusual behavior Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It should be used with caution in patients with medical history including liver or kidney disease, blood disorders or of any drug allergy. This may makes patients more prone to sunburn, wear protective clothing and (PABA-free) sunscreen when outdoors. It should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

2 to 4 g (3 (3)) As recommended. PO — Initially as a single dose. 4 to 8 g (6 (6)) As recommended. PO — Daily in div.doses, maintenance.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Methenamine Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Methotrexate Porfimer Warfarin Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acetohexamide Aminolevulinic Acid

Eye Soln Store at room temperature, Below 15°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended. Tab, Oral Susp or Soln Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.