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Sodium thiosulfate may be used to lessen some of the side effects of cisplatin (a cancer medicine). It is also used with another medicine in the emergency treatment of cyanide poisoning.
Sodium thiosulfate is also used to reduce the risk of hearing loss in children 1 month of age and older who are receiving medicines (eg, cisplatin) for cancer that have not spread throughout the body.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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