Sulfadimezin

Sulfadimezin is an antibacterial drug from the sulfonamide group.

Indications for use:

1. Pneumonia
2. Meningitis
3. Gonorrhea
4. Sepsis
5. Dysentery

Directions for use and dosage:

1. Orally, adults are prescribed 1 g 4 times a day. For pneumonia and meningitis, 2 g is prescribed for the first dose.
2. Children are prescribed 0.1 g/kg for the first dose, then 0.025 g/kg every 4-6 hours.
3. Higher doses for adults: single dose 2 g, daily dose 7 g.

Side effects:

1. Nausea, vomiting
2. Allergic reactions
3. Changes in blood

Contraindications:

1. Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
2. Diseases of the hematopoietic system
3. Kidney diseases

Release form:
Tablets of 0.25 g and 0.5 g