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Do they sell over the counter medication that is classified as a sulfonamide drug?
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Does the drug sulfate have the drug sulfa in it?
No, sulfate and sulfa are different. Sulfate refers to a mineral salt of sulfuric acid, while sulfa, short for sulfonamide, is an antibiotic medication. There is no direct relationship between the two.
Is Claritin a sulfa based drug?
it contains a sulfa atom, but it is not a sulfonamide, in other words, no, it will not have sulfonamide cross reaction. no allergy.
Is hydrochlorothiazide a sulfa drug?
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is not a Sulfa drug it is a thiazide diuretic. However, in its chemical structure it contains a sulfonamide group. This is the reason why people with Sulfa allergies cannot not generally use this medication.
What is a non-prescription drug you can buy at a store?
It's termed an OTC or "over the counter" medication or remedy.
Is botox an over the counter drug?
Yes, Botox injections (the wrinkle-shrinking drug) and an over-the-counter version of the Oxytrol patch are now over the counter drugs. The Food and Drug Administration approved both recently. But our medical advisers recommend caution before trying either medication.
What is drug classification for zocor?
IS ZETIA AN OVER THE COUNTER PRESCRIPTION OR JUST DOCTORS PRESCRIBED?
What is sulfonamide?
Sulfonamide is a class of antibiotics that work by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. They are commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Sulfonamide antibiotics were one of the first types of antibiotics developed and are still used today.
What kinds of over the counter medicines can be harmful if taken in large quantities?
Any drug or medication supplied over-the-counter can be harmful when taken in large doses, even if the drug is said to be mild, gentle or 'low-level'.Directions on the dosage to take should always be adhered to when dealing with medication/drugs. Such directions can usually be found on the packet/container that the drug/medication came in, and/or may be present on a piece of paper or booklet included with the drug/medication. If in doubt, consult a pharmacist or doctor and ask for their advice as to a suitable dosage.
Is quetiapine a scheduled drug?
Yes, quetiapine is a prescription medication that is classified as a scheduled drug in some countries. It is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and misuse.
Is levofloxacin a sulfa drug?
Yes, Lasix ( furosemide) does contain the compound sulfonamide in its molecular structure, so it has sulfa in it; however, it is usually considered to be a drug related to the sulfa drugs rather than a true sulfa drug. People who are allergic to sulfa may have a allergice reaction to Lasix but the chance is much smaller than to a true sulfa drug like an antibiotic in that family.
What is the over-the-counter drug?
An over-the-counter drug is one that is available without a prescription.
How does a company get approved to make a medication over the counter?
A company gets approved to make a medication over the counter by seeking to market a drug to test it and submit evidence that it is safe and effective. A team of CDER physicians, statisticians, chemists, pharmacologists, and other scientists reviews the sponser's NDA ( new drug application) containing the data and proposed labeling.
