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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Gantrisin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

GANTRISIN®  (sulfisoxazole)  Structural Formula Illustration

Acute, recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections (primarily pyelonephritis, pyelitis and cystitis) due to susceptible organisms (usually Escherichia coli, Klebsiella-Enterobacter, staphylococcus, Proteus mirabilis and, less frequently, Proteus vulgaris) in the absence of obstructive uropathy or foreign bodies.

Meningococcal meningitis where the organism has been demonstrated to be susceptible. Haemophilus influenzae meningitis as adjunctive therapy with parenteral streptomycin.

Meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis when sulfon...

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Gantrisin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
  • cough, feeling short of breath, pale skin, joint pain, unusual bruising;
  • fast or pounding heartbeat;
  • blue lips or fingernails, feeling light-headed, fainting;
  • swelling around your neck or throat;
  • ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Gantrisin Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Sulfisoxazole belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and other organisms.

This antibiotic treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

This medication should not be used in infants younger than 2 months because of the risk of serious side effects, unless treatment is for a very serious infection (congenital toxoplasmosis)...

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What is Gantrisin Consumer Information?

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Gantrisin - User Reviews

Gantrisin User Reviews

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