Warnings


What may interact with Sulfadiazine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-aminobenzoate potassium

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
-diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide
-indomethacin
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for gout
-methotrexate
-probenecid
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Sulfadiazine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-blood disorders
-glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency)
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-porphyria
-an unusual or allergic reaction to sulfadiazine, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Sulfadiazine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. You may need to have blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

Drink several glasses of water a day. This will help to reduce possible kidney problems.

This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.