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- $Title{sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide combination}
- $Subject{Sulfa-Gyn Mayrand Sultrin Triple Sulfa Ortho Triple Sulfa vaginal
- Trysul Savage Antibiotic sulfathiazole sulfacetamide sulfabenzamide
- sulfonamide infections}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide combination
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Sulfa-Gyn (Mayrand)
- Sultrin Triple Sulfa (Ortho)
- Triple Sulfa (vaginal) (various manufacturers)
- Trysul (Savage)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antibiotic
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- INGREDIENTS
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- sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Vaginal tablets (172.5 mg sulfathiazole, 143.75 mg sulfacetamide, and 184
- mg sulfabenzamide)
- Vaginal cream (3.42% sulfathiazole, 2.86% sulfacetamide, and 3.7%
- sulfabenzamide)
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- STORAGE
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- This medication should be stored at room temperature (never frozen) in
- tightly closed, light-resistant containers.
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- USES
-
- Sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide are sulfonamide
- antibiotics used to treat vaginal infections. They work by blocking
- production of nutrients needed by the infecting bacteria, thus killing the
- bacteria.
-
- TREATMENT
-
- This product is packaged with instructions and an applicator. Read the
- instructions carefully before inserting the vaginal cream or tablets. Wash
- the applicator with warm water and soap, and dry it thoroughly after each use.
- It is important to continue to take this medication for the entire time
- prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms disappear before the end of
- that period. If you stop taking the medication too soon, your infection could
- recur.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, insert the missed dose as soon as
- possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, do not
- insert the missed dose; return to the regular dosing schedule. Do not double
- the dose.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- This medication combination can cause a mild, temporary burning or
- stinging sensation after each of the first few applications. As your body
- adjusts to this medication combination, this side effect should disappear.
-
- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- itching, rash, redness, swelling, or any other signs of irritation that were
- not present before you started taking this medication.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide combination should not
- interact with other medications if it is used according to your doctor's
- directions.
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- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, sulfabenzamide,
- or any other sulfa drug, including sulfonamide antibiotics, diuretics (water
- pills), oral antidiabetic medicines, oral antiglaucoma medication, dapsone,
- sulfone, and sulfoxone.
- * Before starting to take this medication, tell your doctor if you now
- have or if you have ever had kidney disease.
- * You should not use tampons while using this medication.
- * During intercourse, your partner should wear a condom to prevent
- reinfection. Ask your doctor if your partner needs to be treated at the same
- time as you.
- * This medication combination has been prescribed for your current
- infection only. Another infection later on, or one that someone else has, may
- require a different medicine. You should not give your medicine to other
- people or use it for other infections, unless your doctor directs you to do
- so.
- * If symptoms do not begin to improve within several days after starting
- this medication, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR. This medication may not be effective
- for your infection.
- * If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ASK YOUR DOCTOR if you should
- continue to use this medication.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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