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Q: Is biaxin a sulfa medication
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Does biaxin contain sulfa?

It does not. Hope this helps!


Is there a Medication for blood pressure with no sulfa?

Yes, atenolol contains no sulfa!


Can you take Aleve while on Biaxin?

It is not advisable to take Aleve while taking Biaxin! Aleve contains Naproxen, which is also an anti-inflamitory medication, which combining the two could cause severe liver damage


Is it safe to take NyQuil and biaxin XL in the same day?

Nyquil and Biaxin have no known drug interactions. However, each medication has its own individual side effects such as drowsiness.


Does bactrim DS contain penicillin?

It does not. Bactrim DS (Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) is a medication that contains sulfa


Does clarithromycin contain acetaminophen?

Clarithromycin (Biaxin) does not contain acetaminophen.There is also Biaxin XL its the same just an extended release form.FYI - Acetaminophen is abbreviated as "APAP", any medication followed by /APAP contains acetaminophen. Tylenol is also know by "paracetamol".


If one has a sulfa allergy what medications should be avoided?

If one has sulfa allergy there is a few medication they should avoid. They should avoid antibiotics containing sulfonamides, and other medications that use sulfasalazine.


Sulfa drug Is Keflex a Sulfa Drug?

No. Cephalexin (trade name Keflex) is a 1st generation cephalosporin, an antibiotic related to penicillin. It is not a sulfa drug or derivative.


Can you take levaquin if you are allergic to biaxin?

can I take levaquin for biaxin allergic


Can biaxin be used to treat a uti?

For many UTIs, especially those with gram positive cultures, Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) can be quite effective. The whole prescription needs to be taken, even if symptoms improve after the first day, in order to minimize risk of a relapsing infection. Also, Bactrim should not be taken by those with sulfa allergies.


Can you take biaxin if you are allergic to levaquin?

yes, biaxin is a macrolide... you can take biaxin


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.