Drug Name

Suprax

Drug Uses

Suprax is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria.

How to use

Use Suprax as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Suprax by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.

To clear up your infection completely, continue using Suprax for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Suprax .

Drug Class and Mechanism

Suprax is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Suprax and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Warnings/Precautions

Do NOT use Suprax if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Suprax or to other cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin)
• you will be having a live typhoid vaccine

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Suprax:
Some medical conditions may interact with Suprax . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a penicillin (eg, amoxicillin) or beta-lactam antibiotic (eg, imipenem)
• if you have diarrhea, stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation), bleeding or blood clotting problems, liver problems, or poor nutrition
• if you have a history of kidney problems or you are on dialysis treatment

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Suprax . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or carbamazepine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Suprax
• Live typhoid vaccines because their effectiveness may be decreased by Suprax

Ask your health care provider if Suprax may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Possible Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; gas; loose stools; nausea; stomach pain or upset.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody stools; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe nausea or vomiting; severe stomach pain or cramping; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal discharge or itching; white spots in the mouth; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

If you have any questions about Suprax , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Suprax is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.