Generic Bactrim

Bactrim

Generic name: Sulfamethoxazole

What do sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim tablets present?

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE; TRIMETHOPRIM or SMX-TMP (Septra®, Bactrim. DS, Co-Trimoxazole, and others) presents a combination of two antibiotics. This category of medicine is prescribed for the treatment of infections such as the urinary tract, middle ear, and bronchitis. This medicine may also be prescribed for traveler's diarrhea, as well as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS or cancer patients. Generic tablets are available at the moment.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What should I inform my health care provider of before I start taking this medicine?

You should inform your doctor if you face any of the below provided conditions:

What are the use recommendations for this medicine?

Take SMX-TMP should be taken by mouth. Follow the instruction on the prescription label carefully. Taking the medicine is recommended with a full glass of water. Take your doses at defined intervals. The medicine taking is not recommended more often than prescribed. The medicine should not be stopped even if you feel improvement; all prescribed quantity should be taken.

What if find that I have missed a dose?

If you find you have missed a dose, please take it asap. If you found about the missed dose at the time of your next dose, take one dose only. Double or extra doses are not recommended. Take the medicine at regular intervals. If you have taken a dose a day and also have to take a missed dose, leave 10 to 12 hours between doses. If you take two doses a day and also have to take a missed dose, leave 5 to 6 hours between doses taken.

What other medicine can appear in interaction with sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim?

Inform your doctor of complete list of the medicine you take, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Also inform your doctor of your smoking, if you use alcohol or illegal drugs.

These factors may have an affect on the way your medicine works.

You should also check with your health care provider before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects should be observed from sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim?

Elderly patients, and AIDS patients being that are treated for Pneumocystis carinii, are to the greater extent likely to get serious side effects from SMX-TMP.

There are side effects which you should inform to your doctor or immediately:

There are also side effects which usually are not necessary to be under medical control thus you should inform your health care provider if the symptoms continue:

What should I be attentive to while taking sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim?

Tell your health care professional if your symptoms do not show improvement in 2 to 3 days.

You may fell giddy. Driving, machinery, or anything else which requires mental alertness is not recommended unless you know for certain how exactly this medicine affects you.

Keep out of the sun and do not use sun lamps or booths.

Several glasses of water are recommended during the day while taking the medicine. This will help to some extent lessen possible kidney problems.

Where the medicine is recommended for keeping?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

The drugs should be stored at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). They should be fully protected from light and moisture. Any unused medicine with the passed expiration date should be thrown away.

What does the shelf life of the pills represent?

The expiry date is defined on each blister. It may vary from batch to batch. The shelf life is defined to be 2 years from the date of producing and can vary for different batches, this factor is dependant the date of their manufacture.