Sulphaz 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia, bronchitis), ear, urinary tract, and intestines. It is also used to treat some parasitic infections.

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Sulphaz Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Sulphaz Tablet

In Bacterial infections

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Sulphaz Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sulphaz

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Allergic reaction

How to use Sulphaz Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sulphaz 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Sulphaz 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Sulphaz 500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sulphaz 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sulphaz 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Sulphaz 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sulphaz 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sulphaz 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Sulphaz 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
Do not take Sulphaz 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Sulphaz 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Sulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Sulphonamides

FAQs

What if I don't get better after using Sulphaz 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Sulphaz 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Sulphaz 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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