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Erythromycin with sulfisoxazole - oral

(eh-rith-row-my-sin with sull-fih-sox-uh-zole)

common brand names: Eryzole, Pediazole

Simular Drugs : Erythromycin, Erythromycin, Erythromycin, Erythromycin, Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Benzoyl Peroxide, Erythromycin Estolate, Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Erythromycin Stearate, Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole, Erythromycin W Sulfisoxazole

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole Usage: this antibiotic is used to treat middle ear infections (otitis media) especially in children.

How to use Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole: this med may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Shake the liquid suspension form of it medicine well before using. it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless some your pharmacist directs you otherwise. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at constant level. Do this by taking the med at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take this drug until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after few days. Stopping medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in relapse of the infection.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole side effects: this medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting during first few days as your body adjusts to drug. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. this medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure. Wear protective clothing & sunscreen. rarely, this medication may cause serious, even death, side effects such as severe peeling skin rash known as Stevens- Johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any about the following symptoms: skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, abdominal pain. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or healthcare professional.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional you're medical history, especially of: liver disease/jaundice, kidney disease, blood disorders, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use of it drug for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). Caution is advised when this drug is used in infants. Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) has been noted. Contact your child's doctor immediately if child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability. this medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your physician. this med passes into breast milk. sulfisoxazole in it combination product has caused undesirable effects in some nursing infants. Breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult you're doctor.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole drug interactions: Tell your healthcare professional of every the drugs you may use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially of next: carbamazepine, cyclosporine, theophylline, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), warfarin, felodipine (a calcium channel blocker), cisapride, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), digoxin, ergotamine-containing medications, sildenafil, certain live vaccines, disopyramide, phenytoin, every another antibiotics, oral PABA (may be in vitamins), methotrexate, oral drugs used for diabetes, certain drugs used to treat high cholesterol (e.g., lovastatin). other meds besides erythromycin which may affect heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, & sparfloxacin among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, sometimes fatal, irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Ask for instructions of whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging pills you may be using in order to minimize risk about this effect. it drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with you're physician. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, & headache.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole special notes: this med has been prescribed for youre current condition only. do not use it later since other infection or give it to someone else. different med may be necessary.

If you missed Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole dose: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless It's almost time for following dose. If It's nearly time for the following dose, skip missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose.

Erythromycin Sulfisoxazole Storage: Store in the refrigerator. money expiration date & discard any unused portion after 14 days.

Active Ingredients : Erythromycin With Sulfisoxazole