Sulfamethoxazole

Common brand names:

Gantanol

Sulfamethoxazole is a member of the sulfonamide family of antibiotics. It is used for people with infections caused by a variety of bacteria and protozoa. The combination drug product trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections and some infections due to parasites.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

What Are Nutrient Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients
Potassium
Vitamin B2
Vitamin K
Calcium
Folic Acid
Magnesium
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Probiotics
Vitamin C
Brewer’s Yeast
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Bromelain
Probiotics
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness
Khat
Magnesium
Zinc
dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Potassium
PABA
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required 
Barberry
Vitamin K
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.

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