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Medicines sulfadiazineQuestion & answer

sulfadiazine · Medicine question

Can sulfadiazine cause photosensitivity?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, sulfadiazine can cause photosensitivity as a hypersensitivity reaction.

Sources for this answer

Sulfadiazine 500mg Tablets BPWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 5Document updated 14 December 2015

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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