Title: Septra (Antibiotic): Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com
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Septra
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Do not breastfeed while using this medicine.
This medicine should not be given to a child younger than 2 months old.
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Content: Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors. Septra side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Septra ( hives, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, joint pain, muscle aches, severe weakness, pale skin, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose); a skin rash, no matter how mild; yellowing of your skin or eyes;