Click Here. Bactrim is used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body. Your doctor may have prescribed Bactrim for another purpose. Ask your doctor if you have any questions why Bactrim has been prescribed for you. Action: How Bactrim works Bactrim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
Dose advice: How to use Bactrim Before you take Bactrim When you must not take it Do not take Bactrim if: You have had an allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, any other sulfonamide, or any of the ingredients listed here. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: Skin rash ; Peeling of the skin; Itching or hives; Swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing; Wheezing or shortness of breath.
You have severe liver or kidney disease, any blood disorder or megaloblastic anaemia ; The child you are treating is less than 3 months of age; You have streptococcal pharyngitis; The package is torn or shows signs of tampering; You are taking dofetilide, a medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats; The expiry date EXP printed on the pack has passed.
If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well. If you are not sure if you should be taking Bactrim, talk to your doctor. Before you start to take it Your doctor must know about all the following before you can start to take Bactrim. Tell your doctor if: You are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. If Bactrim is taken late in pregnancy, it may harm the baby. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking Bactrim during pregnancy.
You are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. Bactrim passes into breast milk. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking Bactrim while breast-feeding; You have any other health problems including: an allergic reaction to any diuretic fluid tablet or medicines for diabetes or overactive thyroid.
This may increase your chances of an allergic reaction to Bactrim; Any type of blood disorder including porphyria and glucosephosphate dehydrogenase deficiency ; Kidney or liver disease A hereditary disorder called phenylketonuria ; Epilepsy fits or convulsions ; Asthma ; Allergic disorders; Rheumatoid arthritis ; Urinary obstruction; Folic acid deficiency; You are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
Taking other medicines Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including any that you have bought from a pharmacy, supermarket or healthfood shop. Some medicines may interfere with Bactrim. Use in very young children Bactrim should not be given to premature babies or children younger than 3 months of age.
Use in people over 65 years People over 65 years are more at risk of severe side effects when taking Bactrim. How to take Bactrim Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained here. How much to take Take Bactrim exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Your doctor will tell you how much Bactrim to take each day. For adults and children over 12 years, the usual dose of Bactrim DS is one tablet twice per day.
How to take it Swallow Bactrim DS tablets whole or halve them if necessary with a glass of water. When to take it Take Bactrim DS tablets or oral suspension after a meal. How long to take Bactrim Continue taking Bactrim until your doctor tells you to stop. If you forget to take Bactrim Do not take an extra dose. Wait until the next dose and take your normal dose then.
Do not try to make up for the dose that you missed by taking more than one dose at a time. If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist. In case of an overdose 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.
You may need urgent medical attention. Keep telephone numbers for these places handy. If you are not sure what to do, contact your doctor or pharmacist. While you are taking Bactrim Things you must do Tell all doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Bactrim. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Bactrim. Tell your doctor if, for any reason, you have not taken your medicine exactly as prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel the tablets or oral suspension is not helping your condition.
Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking Bactrim. This will help to flush the medicine through your system. Your doctor may ask you to have regular tests to check your kidneys, liver or blood. Tell your doctor you are taking Bactrim if you have to have any blood tests.
Bactrim may affect the results of some blood tests. Diarrhoea medicines may make your diarrhoea worse or make it last longer. Things you must not do Do not stop taking Bactrim or change the dose without first checking with your doctor.
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. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional.
Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider. The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is best taken with a full glass 8 ounces of water. Several additional glasses of water should be taken every day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects eg, crystals in the urine. For patients taking the oral liquid, use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby.
Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. This medicine may cause serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms DRESS , acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis AGEP , or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis AFND. Check with your doctor if you have a skin rash, blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin, chills, cough, diarrhea, itching, joint or muscle pain, red irritated eyes, red skin lesions, often with a purple center, sore throat, sores, ulcers, white spots in the mouth or on the lips, black, tarry stools, chest pain, or painful or difficult urination.
Check with your doctor right away if you have dark urine, clay-colored stools, stomach pain, or yellow eyes or skin. These may be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
This medicine, especially if you are receiving high doses or for a long period of time, may lower the number of platelets in your body, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily. Talk with your doctor if you have black, tarry stools, bleeding gums, blood in urine or stools, pinpoint red spots on the skin, unusual bleeding or bruising.
This medicine may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. If you have any questions or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
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