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Sultrin Triple Sulfa (Ortho)
Triple Sulfa (various manufacturers)
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SULFATHIAZOLE, SULFACETAMIDE, AND SULFABENZAMIDE COMBINATION
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BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers):
     Sulfa-Gyn (Mayrand)
     Sultrin Triple Sulfa (Ortho)
     Triple Sulfa (various manufacturers)
     Trysul (Savage)
TYPE OF DRUG:
     Antibiotic
INGREDIENTS:
     sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide
DOSAGE FORMS:
     Vaginal tablets (172.5 mg sulfathiazole, 143.75 mg sulfacetamide, and 184
       mg sulfabenzamide)
     Vaginal cream (3.42% sulfathiazole, 2.86% sulfacetamide, and 3.7%
       sulfabenzamide)
STORAGE:
     This medication should be stored at room temperature (never frozen) in
       tightly-closed, light-resistant containers.

USES

     Sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, and sulfabenzamide are sulfonamide
antibiotics used to treat vaginal infections.  They work by blocking
production of nutrients needed by the infecting bacteria, thus killing the
bacteria.

TREATMENT

     This product is packaged with instructions and an applicator.  Read the
instructions carefully before inserting the vaginal cream or tablets.  Wash
the applicator with warm water and soap, and dry it thoroughly after each use.
     It is important to continue to take this medication for the entire time
prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms disappear before the end of
that period.  If you stop taking the drug too soon, resistant bacteria are
given a chance to continue growing, and your infection could recur.
     If you miss a dose of this medication, insert the missed dose as soon as
possible, unless it is almost time for the next dose.  In that case, do not
insert the missed dose at all; just return to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double the next dose.

SIDE EFFECTS

     Minor.

     This medication can cause a mild, temporary burning or stinging sensation
after the first few applications.  As your body adjusts to the drug, this
should disappear.

     Major.

     Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
particularly bothersome.  IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
itching, rash, redness, swelling, or any other signs of irritation that were
not present before you started taking this medication.

INTERACTIONS

     This medication should not interact with other medications if it is used
according to directions.

WARNINGS

     * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
any medications, especially to sulfathiazole, sulfacetamide, sulfabenzamide,
or any other sulfa drug, including sulfonamide antibiotics, diuretics (water
pills), oral antidiabetic medicines, oral antiglaucoma medication, dapsone,
sulfone, and sulfoxone.
     * Before starting to take this medication, tell your doctor if you now
have or if you have ever had kidney disease.
     * You should not use tampons while using this medication.
     * During intercourse, your partner should wear a condom to prevent
reinfection.  Ask your doctor if your partner needs to be treated at the same
time as you.
     * This medication has been prescribed for your current infection only.
Another infection later on, or one that someone else has, may require a
different medicine.  You should not give your medicine to other people or use
it for other infections, unless your doctor specifically directs you to do so.
     * If symptoms do not begin to improve within several days after starting
this drug, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR.  This drug may not be effective for your
infection.
     * If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ASK YOUR DOCTOR if you should
continue to use this drug.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
