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What medicines should be avoided by patients suffering from "sulfa allergy"?
12 June 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available on cross-sensitivity between sulfonamide-containing medicines and lists classes of medication that contain a sulfonamide in their…
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
genericWockhardt UK Ltd
Wockhardt UK Ltd
generic
Tablets 500mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Sulfadiazine is stable in air but slowly darkens on exposure to light. Protect from light. Store in airtight container.
6 December 2022
Lactation Safety Information
Alternative microbiologically appropriate antibacterial
No published evidence of safety
Avoid in known G6PD deficiency, hyperbilirubinaemia, and in jaundiced premature infants because of risk of kernicterus
Use only if alternative drugs are not suitable
Monitor infant for gastro-intestinal disturbances and oral candida infection, especially if used in high doses, although these effects are unlikely to occur.
11 August 2020