Brand Names

How to Use

Erythromycin and sulfisoxazole combination is best taken with extra amounts of water and may be taken with food Additional amounts of water must be taken few times every day , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects - kidney stones of sulfa medication.

Do not give this drug to infants under 2 months of age , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. Sulfa medication may cause liver problems in these infants.

Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Do not use after the expiration date on the label. The drug may not work properly after that date. Check with your pharmacist if you have any questions about this.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Always it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night . For example, if you are to take 4 doses a day, the doses must be spaced about 6 hours apart. If this interferes with your sleep or other daily activities, or if you need help in planning the best times to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - suspension:
  • For infections causing by bacteria:
    • Adults and teenagers This drug is using only in child.
    • Children up to 2 months of age Use is not recommended.
    • Children 2 months of age and older Dose is based on body weight:
      For the four-times-a-day dosing schedule
      • Children weighing less than 8 kilograms - kg - under 18 pounds: Dose must be determined by your family doctor.
      • Children weighing 8 to 16 kg - 18 to 35 pounds: 1/2 teaspoonful - 2.5 milliliters "mL " every six hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing 16 to 24 kg - 35 to 53 pounds: 1 teaspoonful - 5 mL every six hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing 24 to 32 kg - 53 to 70 pounds: 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls - 7.5 mL every six hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing more than 32 kg - over 70 pounds: 2 teaspoonfuls - 10 mL every six hours for ten days.
      For the three-times-a-day dosing schedule
      • Children weighing less than 6 kg - under 13 pounds: Dose must be determined by your family doctor.
      • Children weighing 6 to 12 kg - 13 to 26 pounds: 1/2 teaspoonful - 2.5 mL every eight hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing 12 to 18 kg - 26 to 40 pounds: 1 teaspoonful - 5 mL every eight hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing 18 to 24 kg - 40 to 53 pounds: 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls - 7.5 mL every eight hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing 24 to 30 kg - 53 to 66 pounds: 2 teaspoonfuls - 10 mL every eight hours for ten days.
      • Children weighing more than 30 kg - over 66 pounds: 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls - 12.5 mL every eight hours for ten days.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep a constant amount of drug in the blood. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Store in the refrigerator because heat will cause this drug to break down. However, keep the drug from freezing. Follow the directions on the label.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.