Sulfamoxole

Indications

Gastro-intestinal, respiratory, uro-genital and skin infections. Meningitis, otitis media, tonsillitis, septicaemia.

Dosage

2gm 1st day, then 1gm in 2 divided doses children:1gm 1st day then 500 mg in 2 divided doses.

Contra-Indications

Pregnancy, hypersensitivity to Sulphonamides, renal impairment.

Special Precautions

Lactation, increase fluid intake.

Side Effects

Crystalluria, skin rashes.

Drug Interactions

Potentiates oral anticoagulants, methotrexates and phenytoin. Antidiabetic effect of sulphonylureas. Action antagonised by p-aminobenzoic acid and procaine group of local anaesthetics.