Sulfadiazine is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Allergic reaction

• Complete the full course of sulfadiazine treatment to clear the infection and to prevent the development of bacterial resistance.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you develop any infection as long term use of sulfadiazine is known to cause secondary infection.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight as sulfadiazine may increase the sensitivity to the sun.
• Take sulfadiazine with caution if you have diarrhea, sore throat, stomach or intestinal infection; or if you have a history of asthma, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or any other blood problems.
• Take necessary precaution if you have diabetes as sulfadiazine may cause low blood sugar.
• Do not drive or operate machinery as sulfadiazine may cause dizziness.
• Do not consume alcohol along with sulfadiazine as it may worsen the side effects.

Ques. Q. Is sulfadiazine an antibiotic?
Sulfadiazine belongs to class of medicines called sulfonamide antibiotic

Ques. Q. Is sulfadiazine an antibiotic?
Sulfadiazine belongs to class of medicines called sulfonamide antibiotic

Ques. Q. Does sulfadiazine contain sulfa?
It contains sulfa

Ques. Q. Does sulfadiazine contain sulfa?
It contains sulfa

Ques. Q. Is sulfadiazine the same as sulfasalazine?
No. Sulfadiazine is different from sulfasalazine.