Sulfadiazine tablets
What is this medicine?
SULFADIAZINE (sul fa DYE a zeen) is an sulfonamide antibiotic. It is used to treat many different kinds of bacterial infections, like those of the brain, ears, and urinary tract. It is also used to prevent infections in people who are at risk. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
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bluish fingernails or lips
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breathing problems
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fever or chills, sore throat
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irregular heartbeat, chest pain
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joint or muscle pain
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red pinpoint spots on skin
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redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
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trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusually weak or tired
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yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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headache
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loss of appetite
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nausea, vomiting
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nervousness
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
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aminobenzoate potassium
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
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aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
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diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide
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indomethacin
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medicines for diabetes
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medicines for gout
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methotrexate
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probenecid
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warfarin
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood disorders
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glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency)
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kidney disease
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liver disease
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porphyria
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an unusual or allergic reaction to sulfadiazine, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. You may need to have blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
Drink several glasses of water a day. This will help to reduce possible kidney problems.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
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NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Copyright© 2019 Elsevier
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