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Generic: sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim View All Brands Bactrim, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Bactrim Pediatric, Bactrim DS, Cotrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS, Septra, Cotrim DS, Bethaprim Pediatric An antibiotic - It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX- TMP (suhl fuh meth OK suh zohl; trye METH oh prim) is a combination of a sulfonamide antibiotic and a second antibiotic, trimethoprim. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: anemia asthma being treated with anticonvulsants if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks kidney disease liver disease low level of folic acid or glucose- 6- phosphate dehydrogenase poor nutrition or malabsorption porphyria severe allergies thyroid disorder an unusual or allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. This medicine has been used in children as young as 2 months of age. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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