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Sulfadoxine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Sulfadoxine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Sulfadoxine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Sulfadoxine is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sulfadoxine is used -
Is the use of Sulfadoxine safe for pregnant women?
Sulfadoxine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Sulfadoxine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Sulfadoxine safe during breastfeeding?
Sulfadoxine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sulfadoxine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Liver?
Sulfadoxine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Heart?
You can take Sulfadoxine without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sulfadoxine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sulfadoxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sulfadoxine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Sulfadoxine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Sulfadoxine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Sulfadoxine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sulfadoxine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sulfadoxine
You can take Sulfadoxine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulfadoxine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sulfadoxine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 705