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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fitwel Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Sultafit 375 Tablet

Sultafit 375 Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms of bacterial infection vary depending on the organ affected by bacteria.

Sultafit 375 Tablet contains Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It has bactericidal action (kills bacteria). It works by preventing the formation of the cell wall (the outer protective layer of bacteria, which is essential for its survival) by preventing protein synthesis. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It broadens the spectrum of antibacterial activity by inhibiting the action of beta-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics. Sultafit 375 Tablet is recommended for only bacterial infections and doesn’t treat viral infections.

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side effects of Sultafit 375 Tablet are nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain and diarrhoea. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Sultafit 375 Tablet if you are allergic to penicillin, any other antibiotics, or the contents of Sultafit 375 Tablet. Sultafit 375 Tablet should not be given to people with infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with a sore throat and fever) and colitis (inflammation of the intestine). It should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Sultafit 375 Tablet should be used with caution in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and elderly people. It is not known whether Sultafit 375 Tablet can interact with alcohol or may affect your ability to drive. So, please discuss with your doctor the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Uses of Sultafit 375 Tablet

Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Take Sultafit 375 Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Sultafit 375 Tablet contains Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that treats the infection by killing the bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase (an enzyme produced by bacteria that can destroy antibiotics) inhibitor and prevents the destruction of ampicillin from the bacteria. Sultafit 375 Tablet has broad-spectrum activity and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as skin infections, gynaecological infections and intra-abdominal infections.

Storage

Keep Sultafit 375 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

If you notice watery and bloody stools with or without stomach cramps and fever, inform your doctor immediately as Sultafit 375 Tablet may cause diarrhoea, like many antibiotics. This condition usually resolves after the discontinuation of treatment. However, some patients may experience this condition even after two or more months after the antibiotic treatment. In addition, the severity of diarrhoea may range from mild conditions to severe colitis (inflammation of the intestine). Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Sultafit 375 Tablet should not be used in patients with mononucleosis (viral infection with a sore throat and fever), as this medicine causes a skin rash. Sultafit 375 Tablet may cause superinfection (an additional infection that occurs with other microbes) on prolonged use. So, please do not use it for longer periods than your doctor intended.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
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AmpicillinBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Sultafit 375 Tablet:
When BCG vaccine is used with Sultafit 375 Tablet, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sultafit 375 Tablet with BCG vaccine can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Sultafit 375 Tablet:
Co-administration of Methotrexate with Sultafit 375 Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Sultafit 375 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
AmpicillinCholera, live attenuated
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How does the drug interact with Sultafit 375 Tablet:
Co-administration of Sultafit 375 Tablet with Cholera, live attenuated together may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Sultafit 375 Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Sultafit 375 Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.  This can make it harder for your body to aid the antibiotic in fighting off infections.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATION

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FAQs

Sultafit 375 Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin reduces the infection by inhibiting bacterial growth. It disrupts the formation of the cell wall (outer layer), which is essential for bacteria's survival. Sulbactam inhibits the action of beta-lactamase, an enzyme produced by bacteria to destroy antibiotics (ampicillin).

People allergic to penicillin should not take Sultafit 375 Tablet as they may develop cross-sensitivity (sensitivity to drugs with similar structures). Sultafit 375 Tablet contains ampicillin, which has a similar structure to that of penicillin.

You are recommended to avoid taking Sultafit 375 Tablet if you have infectious mononucleosis (viral infection with a sore throat and fever) and colitis (inflammation of the intestine), as Sultafit 375 Tablet worsens these conditions.

Sultafit 375 Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms, diaphragms, etc.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL

Special Advise

  • Sultafit 375 Tablet may cause false-positive results when a urine test is performed for the presence of glucose.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. It can target any organ of the body and multiply very quickly. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses (like sore throat and ear infections) to severe brain infections (like meningitis and encephalitis). When you get infected with bacteria, you may experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills and fatigue. A few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.

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