Sultax Information
Sultax is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Sultax have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Sultax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sultax can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sultax are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Sultax's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Sultax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sultax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Sultax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Sultax have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sultax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Sultax Benefits & Uses
Sultax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Blood Infection
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Cellulitis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Sultax 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
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Sultax Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sultax is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Sultax Related Warnings
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Is the use of Sultax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sultax in pregnant women.
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Is the use of Sultax safe during breastfeeding?
Sultax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Sultax on the Kidneys?
Sultax rarely affects the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Sultax on the Liver?
Sultax is not harmful for the liver.
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What is the effect of Sultax on the Heart?
Using Sultax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Sultax with Other Drugs
Sultax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Sultax Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sultax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Sultax
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Is this Sultax habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sultax.
Sultax Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Sultax
Some foods when eaten with Sultax can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Sultax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sultax.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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