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Sultax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Sultax have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Sultax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sultax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sultax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Sultax's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Sultax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sultax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Sultax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Sultax have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sultax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sultax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Sultax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sultax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sultax safe during breastfeeding?
Sultax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sultax on the Kidneys?
Sultax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sultax on the Liver?
Sultax is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sultax on the Heart?
Using Sultax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sultax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sultax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sultax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sultax.
Interaction between Food and Sultax
Some foods when eaten with Sultax can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sultax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sultax.
No, Sultax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Sultax.
Sultax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Yes, Sultax can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Sultax is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.
Yes Sultax can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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