BACTRIM 200/40MG SYRUP 100 ML

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:

• Take this medicine at the dosage and for the duration as instructed by your doctor.
• Check the label for instructions before use.
• Measure it with a measuring cup and take it orally.
• Shake well before use.
• Bactrim syrup should be taken with food.

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.