Special information on Sulphamethoxazole - TMP
Special information on Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg should not be taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or
plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately.
Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg does appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. It
should not be taken while breastfeeding.
Most important fact about Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg: Sulfamethoxazole, an ingredient
in Sulphamethoxazole - TMP 400/800 mg, is one of a group of drugs called sulfonamides, which prevent
the growth of bacteria in the body. Rare but sometimes fatal reactions have
occurred with use of sulfonamides. These reactions include Stevens-Johnson syndrome
(severe eruptions around the mouth, anus, or eyes), progressive disintegration
of the outer layer of the skin, sudden and severe liver damage, a severe blood
disorder (agranulocytosis), and a lack of red and white blood cells because
of a bone marrow disorder. Notify your doctor at the first sign of an adverse
reaction such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, joint pain, cough, shortness
of breath, abnormal skin paleness, reddish or purplish skin spots, or yellowing
of the skin or whites of the eyes. Frequent blood counts by a doctor are recommended
for patients taking sulfonamide drugs.
