Title: Sulfonamides Advanced Patient Information - Drugs.com
Headings: SULFONAMIDES (Systemic)
SULFONAMIDES (Systemic)
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
Category
Description
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Content: Sulfadiazine (sul-fa-DYE-a-zeen) ‡ §
2. Sulfamethizole (sul-fa-METH-a-zole) †
3. Sulfamethoxazole (sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole) §
4. Sulfisoxazole (sul-fi-SOX-a-zole) ‡
† Not commercially available in Canada
‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
§ Generic name product may be available in Canada
Category
Antibacterial, systemic —Sulfadiazine; Sulfamethoxazole; Sulfisoxazole
Antibacterial, urinary —Sulfamethizole
Antiprotozoal —Sulfamethoxazole; Sulfisoxazole
Description
Sulfonamides (sul-FON-a-mides) or sulfa medicines are used to treat infections. They will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. Sulfonamides are available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms: Oral
Sulfadiazine
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Sulfamethizole
Tablets (U.S.)
Sulfamethoxazole
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Sulfisoxazole
Oral suspension (U.S.)
Syrup (U.S.)
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do.