Sulfadoxine Benefits & Uses

Sulfadoxine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Sulfadoxine 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

Sulfadoxine Side Effects

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

Sulfadoxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Sulfadoxine safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Sulfadoxine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Sulfadoxine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Kidneys?

Sulfadoxine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Liver?

Side effects of Sulfadoxine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sulfadoxine on the Heart?

Sulfadoxine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sulfadoxine with Other Drugs

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

Sulfadoxine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sulfadoxine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Sulfadoxine

Is this Sulfadoxine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sulfadoxine has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sulfadoxine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sulfadoxine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sulfadoxine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sulfadoxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sulfadoxine

Taking Sulfadoxine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sulfadoxine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sulfadoxine with alcohol will be.

Unknown