Product Description:
Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim) is an antibiotic that combines Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. These two drugs work together to block a chemical produced by certain bacteria in order to grow.
Once the chemical is blocked, the bacteria stop growing and reproducing.
Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim) is used for:
- Urinary tract infections.
- Traveler's diarrhea in adults.
- Middle ear infections in children.
- Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis in adults.
- Pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems.
- Prevention of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems.
- Shigellosis (fever and diarrhea caused by Shigella bacteria).
Usage Instructions:
Typical dosages 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 taken orally every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days.
The length of time you take Bactrim depends on the type and severity of the infection.
The dose for children is based on weight and is taken orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.
Chronic bronchitis flare-ups in adults:
The typical dose of Bactrim Forte is 800 mg / 160 mg taken orally every 12 hours for 14 days.
Pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems:
The typical dose for both adults and children is based on weight and is taken orally every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days.
Prevention of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems:
The typical dose for adults is 800 mg / 160 mg taken orally once daily.
The dose for children is based on body size and is taken orally twice daily for 3 consecutive days per week.
The maximum daily dose for children is 1600 mg / 320 mg.
Traveler's diarrhea in adults:
The typical dose is 800 mg / 160 mg taken orally 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 drugs or Trimethoprim, or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
For more information, consult your pharmacist.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially regarding:
- Kidney disease, liver disease, certain blood diseases (such as porphyria, anemia due to folate deficiency).
- History of blood disorders caused by Trimethoprim or sulfa drugs, vitamin deficiency (folic acid).
- Severe allergies, asthma, low bone marrow function (bone marrow suppression), a specific metabolic disorder (G6PD deficiency), and hypothyroidism.
- Mineral imbalances (such as high potassium or low sodium levels in the blood).
- This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your healthcare professional that you are using this medication before receiving any 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. Seek medical help immediately if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness.
Ingredients:
Co-trimoxazole 800 mg / 160 mg Forte Tablets.
Product Details:
Product Type: Tablets
Brand: Bactrim
Concentration: 800/160 mg
Quantity: 10 Tablets
