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| Active Ingredient | SULFAMETHOXAZOLE | TRIMETHOPRIM |
| Therapeutic Class | SULPHONAMIDES |
| Indications | Urinary tract infections; typhoid, invasive Salmonellosis; H. influenzae. Infections, exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. |
| Caution | Discontinue if skin rash develops. Nausea and vomiting may occur. Sensitivity to sunlight increases while taking this medication. Use a sunscreen when outdoors. C.f. prescribing in renal disease p. More ... |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 1-2 tablets every 8-12 hours. Pediatric: 6 weeks - 5 months: ½ teaspoonful every 12 hours. 6 months - 5 years: 1 teaspoonful every 12 hours. 6-12 years: 2 teaspoonsful every 12 hours. Take with a full glass of water and drink several glasses of wat |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Co-trimoxazole crosses the placenta and may interfere with folic acid metabolism More ... |
| Breast Feeding | Co-trimoxazole is distributed into milk with small risk of kernicterus in jaundi More ... |
| Active Ingredient | SULPHASALAZINE |
| Therapeutic Class | SULPHONAMIDES |
| Indications | Inflammatory bowel disease. |
| Caution | Yellow-orange discoloration of skin, urine and other body fluids. Increased sensitivity to sunlight. Do not take if allergic to sulfa-drugs, aspirin or other salicyclates. Take with food to avoid stom More ... |
| Dose Range | Adult: 1-2g 4 times daily. Maintenance: 500mg 4 times a day. Pediatric: 2 years and older: 40-60mg/kg daily. Maintenance: 20-30mg/kg daily . |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy |
Theoretical risk of neonatal haemolysis in third trimester; adequate folate supp More ... |
| Breast Feeding |
Small amounts in milk (1 report of bloody diarrhoea); theoretical risk of neonat More ... |