Get Bactrim DS (Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole) prescription online
The combination of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (Bactrim DS ) treats bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, ear infections, bronchitis, shigellosis, traveler’s diarrhea, and pneumonia.
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What is Bactrim DS?
Bactrim DS is a medication that belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic class. It is a combination of two active ingredients, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Healthcare providers widely prescribe this medication for urinary tract infections, middle ear infections, bronchitis, and diarrhea.
Uses of Bactrim DS
Bactrim DS is used and recommended to treat various bacterial infections. Bactrim DS is a brand name for the combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. Septra is another brand name for the same combination.
How does it work?
Together, Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim inhibit the growth and multiplication of bacteria, making Bactrim DS an effective treatment for various bacterial infections, including ear infections, respiratory tract infections, lung infections, urinary tract infections, and traveler’s diarrhea.
What are the different dosage forms and strengths of Bactrim DS?
Bactrim DS comes in different dosage forms and strengths including:
- Injected solution (16mg/80mg)/mL
- Oral suspension (40mg/200mg)/5mL
- Tablet (80mg/400mg, 160mg/800mg).
How to take it?
Bactrim DS should only be taken as prescribed. Oral dosage forms should be taken via mouth with water while the suspension should be made as directed on the leaflet given with the medication. Injections should only be administered by healthcare professionals.
Side effects of Bactrim DS
Common side effects like:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash.
Serious side effects include:
- Allergic reactions
- Blood disorders
- Liver problems
- Kidney issues
- Severe skin reactions.
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Prescription
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, 160mg/800mg.
Take one tablet twice daily for 5 days, swallow it whole with water.
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Precautions and contraindications
- Share your medication or allergic history with your healthcare provider to avoid allergic or hypersensitive responses.
- If you have or have had problems like liver or bone issues and any medical condition related to bone marrow, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to get the correct dose and dosage regimen.
- This medication might inhibit or interact with vaccines you are already taking. Discuss it with your healthcare provider or pharmacist for the correct dosing regimen.
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