Sulfadiazine Benefits & Uses

Sulfadiazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Toxoplasmosis

Other Benefits

Rheumatic Fever

Sulfadiazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Sulfadiazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sulfadiazine is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction

Moderate

Hepatitis

Mild

Sulfadiazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Sulfadiazine safe for pregnant women?

Sulfadiazine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sulfadiazine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Sulfadiazine safe during breastfeeding?

Sulfadiazine is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Sulfadiazine on the Kidneys?

Sulfadiazine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sulfadiazine on the Liver?

Using Sulfadiazine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sulfadiazine on the Heart?

Sulfadiazine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sulfadiazine with Other Drugs

Sulfadiazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sulfacetamide

Frequently asked Questions about Sulfadiazine

Is this Sulfadiazine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Sulfadiazine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Sulfadiazine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Sulfadiazine, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Sulfadiazine for mental disorders.

No

Sulfadiazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sulfadiazine

There is no information on the effects of taking Sulfadiazine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulfadiazine

Taking Sulfadiazine with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe