Suprax is used to treat different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections.

Suprax belongs to a group of antibiotics called the cephalosporins. Suprax kills bacteria by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The bacteria therefore break up and die.

Suprax can be taken with or without food. If Suprax causes stomach upset, take it with meals. Food, however, will slow down the rate at which medication is absorbed into your bloodstream.

Take each dose of Suprax with a full glass of water.

Take Suprax at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep a constant level of drug in your body. It is important to take Suprax regularly to get the most benefit.

It is important that you finish taking all of the Suprax

When Suprax and the seizure medication Tegretol are used together, the amount of Tegretol in the bloodstream may show an increase.

Probenecid (Benemid) may increase the effects of Suprax , and you may require a lower dose.

Suprax may also increase the effect of anti-clotting drugs such as Coumadin.

Most important information on Suprax
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Suprax. An allergy to either type of medication may signal an allergy to Suprax , and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take Suprax and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.

Special precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Suprax during pregnancy have

Side effects of Suprax cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Suprax .

More common side effects of Suprax may include:
Abdominal pain, gas, indigestion, loose stools, mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

Less common and rare side effects of Suprax may include:
Bleeding, colitis, decrease in urine output, dizziness, fever, headaches, hepatitis, hives, itching, kidney