Sultax

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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

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

Age Group Dosage


Sultax Side Effects

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

Severe

Moderate

  • Colitis
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Erythema
  • Edema
  • Chest Pain
  • Inflammation of a vein
  • Glossitis

Mild

Sultax Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Sultax safe for pregnant women?


    Sultax is safe to take during pregnancy.

  • Is the use of Sultax safe during breastfeeding?


    Sultax is safe for breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Sultax on the Kidneys?


    Sultax rarely affects the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Sultax on the Liver?


    Sultax is not harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Sultax on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Sultax for 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 -



Frequently asked Questions about Sultax

  • Is this Sultax habit forming or addictive?


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

Sultax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Sultax


    Sultax may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Sultax


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



Frequently asked Questions about Sultax

Question about 4 years ago

Does Sultax cover mrsa infections?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Sultax does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Sultax.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Sultax without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Sultax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Sultax with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Sultax can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Sultax bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Sultax is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.​

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Sultax cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Sultax can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162

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