Sulfonamides and Phenazopyridine : How to Use

Sulfonamides and Phenazopyridine - Systemic

Sulfonamides and Phenazopyridine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Sulfonamides and phenazopyridine combinations are best taken with a full glass - 8 ounces of water Several additional glasses of water must be taken every day , unless otherwise directed by your family doctor. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects - kidney stones of the sulfonamide. This drug may be taken with meals or following meals if it upsets your stomach.

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 urine. 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

The dose of sulfonamides and phenazopyridine combination may be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of sulfonamides and phenazopyridine combination. Your dose may be various if you have kidney disease If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For sulfamethoxazole and phenazopyridine combination :
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 grams of sulfamethoxazole and 400 mg of phenazopyridine for the first dose, then 1 gram of sulfamethoxazole and 200 mg of phenazopyridine every twelve hours for up to two days.
- Children up to 12 years of age: This medication is not recommended.
For sulfisoxazole and phenazopyridine combination :
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 to 3 grams of sulfisoxazole and 200 to 300 mg of phenazopyridine for the first dose, then 1 gram of sulfisoxazole and 100 mg of phenazopyridine every twelve hours for up to two days.
- Children up to 12 years of age: This medication is not recommended.

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 urine. 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 doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.