Title: Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
Headings: Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim (Oral Route)
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim (Oral Route)
Description and Brand Names
US Brand Name
Canadian Brand Name
Descriptions

Content: Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim (Oral Route)
Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
Bactrim
Bactrim DS
Septra
Septra DS
SMZ-TMP Pediatric
Sulfatrim
Sulfatrim Pediatric
Canadian Brand Name
Apo-Sulfatrim
Novo-Trimel
Nu-Cotrimox
Septa Pediatric
Septra Pediatric Suspension
Descriptions
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery). This medicine is also used to prevent or treat Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia or Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This type of pneumonia occurs more commonly in patients whose immune systems are not working normally, including cancer patients, transplant patients, and patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is an antibiotic. It works by eliminating the bacteria that cause many kinds of infections. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet
Suspension
Before Using
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