Salphaz Tablet
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Salphaz Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia, bronchitis), ear, urinary tract, and intestines. It is also used to treat some parasitic infections.
Salphaz Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic reaction. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially sulpha medicines) or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular blood and urine tests during treatment.
Uses of Salphaz Tablet
Benefits of Salphaz Tablet
In Bacterial infections
Salphaz Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also used for treating typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Salphaz Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Salphaz
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reaction
How to use Salphaz Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Salphaz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Salphaz Tablet works
Salphaz Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Salphaz Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salphaz Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Salphaz Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Salphaz Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Salphaz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Salphaz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Salphaz Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Salphaz Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Salphaz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salphaz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Salphaz Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Salphaz Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Salphaz Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
- Do not take Salphaz Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Discontinue Salphaz Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Sulfonamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Sulphonamides
Interaction with drugs
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I don't get better after using Salphaz Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Salphaz Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Salphaz Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Name: Jolly Healthcare
Address: D-50, Basement, Shanti Path, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India(302004)
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: January, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Salphaz Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Salphaz Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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