Title: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM- ORAL (Bactrim, Septra) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
Headings: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim- oral, Bactrim, Septra
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim- oral, Bactrim, Septra
GENERIC NAME: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM- ORAL (sull-fuh-meth-OX-uh-zole/try-METH-oh-prim)
BRAND NAME (S): Bactrim, Septra
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Content: The display and use of drug information on this site is subject to express terms of use. By continuing to view the drug information, you agree to abide by such terms of use. GENERIC NAME: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM- ORAL (sull-fuh-meth-OX-uh-zole/try-METH-oh-prim)
BRAND NAME (S): Bactrim, Septra
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).This medication should not be used in children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections.