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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.
sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide combination
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
Sulfa-Gyn (Mayrand)
Sultrin Triple Sulfa (Ortho)
Triple Sulfa (vaginal) (various manufacturers)
Trysul (Savage)
TYPE OF DRUG
Antibiotic
INGREDIENTS
sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide
DOSAGE FORMS
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)
STORAGE
This medication should be stored at room temperature (never frozen) in
tightly closed, light-resistant containers.
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.
SIDE EFFECTS
Minor.
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.
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.
INTERACTIONS
Sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide combination should not
interact with other medications if it is used according to your doctor's
directions.
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.