Product Description:

• Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is an antibiotic that combines sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The two medications work together to stop a chemical that some bacteria make in order to grow.


• once the chemical is stopped, the bacteria stop growing and reproducing

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) used for:

• Urinary tract infection.


• Traveler's diarrhea in adults.


• Middle ear infections in children.


• Chronic bronchitis flare-ups in adults.


• Pneumonia in people with compromised immune systems.


• Pneumonia prevention in people with compromised immune systems.


• Shigellosis (fever and diarrhea caused by shigella bacteria).

How To Use:

Typical dosing for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)

Urinary tract infections, Shigellosis, and Middle ear infections:

• The typical dose of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for adults is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days.


• The length of time you take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for depends on the type of infection you have and how bad it is.


• The dose given to children is based on their weight and is taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.

Chronic bronchitis flare-ups for adults:

• The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 14 days.

Pneumonia in people with compromised immune systems:

• The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for both adults and children is based on your weight and is taken by mouth every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days.

Pneumonia prevention in people with compromised immune systems:

• The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for adults is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth once daily.


• The dose given to children is based on their body size and is taken by mouth twice daily on 3 consecutive days per week.


• The maximum dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) per day for children is 1600 mg/320 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim).


• Traveler's diarrhea in adults: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 days.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Before taking sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to sulfa medications or trimethoprim; or if you have any other allergies.


• This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.


• Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• kidney disease, liver disease, certain blood disorders (such as porphyria, anemia due to folate vitamin deficiency).


• history of blood disorders caused by trimethoprim or sulfa medications, vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid).


• severe allergies, asthma, decreased bone marrow function (bone marrow suppression), a certain metabolic disorder (G6PD deficiency), underactive thyroid.


• mineral imbalances (such as high level of potassium or low level of sodium in the blood).


• This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well.


• Tell your health care professional that you are using this medication before having any immunizations/vaccinations.


• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun.


• Limit your time in the sun.


• Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.


• Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.


• Get medical help right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.

Ingredients:

• Co-Trimoxazole 800 mg/160 mg Forte Tablets.

Product Details:

• Brand: Bactrim
• Product Form: Tablets
• Product Type: Tablets
• Quantity: 10 Tablets