BACTRIM 800/160 MG 10 TABS

Product description:

• Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is an antibiotic that combines sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The two drugs work together to block a chemical that some bacteria produce in order to grow.
• Once the chemical is stopped, the bacteria cease to grow and multiply.

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is used for:

• Urinary tract infection.
• Traveler's diarrhea in adults.
• Middle ear infections in children.
• Chronic bronchitis irritation 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 guidelines:

• Typical dosages for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim)

Urinary tract infections, shigellosis, and middle ear infections:

• The typical adult dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken orally every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days.
• The length of time you take antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) depends on the type of infection you have and how severe it is.
• The dose given to children depends on their weight and is taken orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.

Chronic bronchitis flare-ups in adults:

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

Pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems:

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

Prevention of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems:

• The typical adult dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken orally once daily.
• The dose given to children depends on their body size and is taken orally twice a day for 3 consecutive days a week.
• The maximum daily dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) 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 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, talk to your pharmacist.

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

• Kidney diseases, liver diseases, some blood diseases (such as porphyria, anemia due to folate deficiency).
• A history of blood disorders caused by trimethoprim or sulfa drugs, and vitamin deficiencies (folic acid or folic acid).
• Severe allergies, asthma, decreased bone marrow function (bone marrow suppression), a certain metabolic disorder (G6PD deficiency), and hypothyroidism.
• Mineral imbalances (such as high potassium or low sodium levels in the blood).
• This drug may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well.
• Tell your healthcare professional that you are using this medicine before receiving any inoculations/immunizations.
• This medication may make you more sensitive to sunlight.
• Reduce your time in the sun.
• Avoid tanning booths and solar lamps.
• Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when you are outside.
• Get medical help immediately if you get sunburned or have blisters/redness on your skin.

the components:

• Co-trimoxazole 800 mg/160 mg Forte Tablets