Using trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole together enhances the effectiveness of both antibiotics. These drugs work by preventing the bacteria from producing the type of folic acid they need to function. See also Overview of Antibiotics Overview of Antibiotics Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Neural tube defects can result in nerve damage, learning disabilities, paralysis, and death. Bilirubin is a yellow substance formed when hemoglobin the part of red blood cells Use of trimethoprim during breastfeeding is generally considered acceptable.
See also Drug Use During Breastfeeding Drug Use During Breastfeeding When mothers who are breastfeeding have to take a drug, they wonder whether they should stop breastfeeding.
The answer depends on the following: How much of the drug passes into the milk Whether Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the co-trimoxazole, call your doctor. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Generic alternatives may be available. Co-trimoxazole pronounced as coe try mox' a zole. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names of combination products. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of low blood sugar see Side Effects section.
Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Patients with AIDS may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially skin reactions, fever, and blood disorders. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially near the expected delivery date because of possible harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details. This drug passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to healthy infants, this drug may have undesirable effects on infants who are ill or premature or have certain disorders jaundice, high blood levels of bilirubin, G6PD deficiency.
Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended for infants with these conditions. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this product. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless your doctor tells you to. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time.
Do not double the dose to catch up. Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. There are many different types of medicines used to treat bacterial infections. Sulfamethoxazole in Bactrim belongs to a group of medicines known as sulfonamides. Trimethoprim belongs to a group of medicines known as the benzylpyrimidines. Bactrim does not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds and flu.
Bactrim has been prescribed for your current infection. Another infection later on may require a different medicine. Bactrim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection. It blocks two consecutive steps in the biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins essential to bacteria. Bactrim DS tablets and Bactrim oral suspension contain the active ingredients trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.
Each Bactrim DS tablet contains mg of trimethoprim and mg of sulfamethoxazole and each 5 mL of Bactrim oral suspension contains 40 mg of trimethoprim and mg of sulfamethoxazole. Bactrim DS tablets also contain inactive ingredients the povidone , docusate sodium , sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate Bactrim DS tablets are gluten free and lactose free.
Bactrim oral suspension also contains the inactive ingredients cellulose — dispersible , methyl hydroxybenzoate , propyl hydroxybenzoate , sorbitol solution , polysorbate 80 , banana flavour H, vanilla flavour , water. Bactrim oral suspension is gluten free and sugar free. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including any that you have bought from a pharmacy, supermarket or healthfood shop.
These medicines may be affected by Bactrim or may affect how well it works. You may need to use different amounts of your medicine, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor will advise you. Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Bactrim. If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start taking Bactrim. People over 65 years are more at risk of severe side effects when taking Bactrim.
The risk is greater if you have kidney or liver disease or are taking some types of other medicines, such as diuretics. The dose and length of time you have to take Bactrim will depend on the type of infection you have.
For children under 12 years of age, the dose of Bactrim oral suspension depends on the age and weight of your child. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much your child should be given. The correct amount of Bactrim oral suspension should be measured, using a metric measure, before being given by mouth. The full course of Bactrim prescribed by your doctor should be taken, even if you feel better after a few days.
This will help clear your infection completely. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, let your doctor know. Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre telephone 13 11 26 for advice or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Bactrim even, if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
If you take too much Bactrim, you may feel sick or vomit, feel dizzy, depressed or confused or have a headache. You may also feel drowsy or become unconscious.
Otherwise, your doctor may think that it was not effective and change your treatment unnecessarily. If you are taking Bactrim for a long time, visit your doctor regularly so your progress can be checked.
Contact your doctor immediately if you get severe diarrhoea , even if it develops several weeks after stopping Bactrim. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
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