Bactrim-Forte 800/160 mg 10 Tablets

Product Description: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is an antibiotic that combines sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The two medications work together to stop a chemical that some bacteria make in order to grow. once the chemical is stopped, the bacteria stop growing and reproducing Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) used for: Urinary tract infection. Traveler's diarrhea in adults. Middle ear infections in children. Chronic bronchitis flare-ups in adults. Pneumonia in people with compromised immune systems. Pneumonia prevention in people with compromised immune systems. Shigellosis (fever and diarrhea caused by shigella bacteria). How To Use: Typical dosing for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) Urinary tract infections, Shigellosis, and Middle ear infections: The typical dose of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for adults is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days. The length of time you take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for depends on the type of infection you have and how bad it is. The dose given to children is based on their weight and is taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days. Chronic bronchitis flare-ups for adults: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 14 days. Pneumonia in people with compromised immune systems: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for both adults and children is based on your weight and is taken by mouth every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days. Pneumonia prevention in people with compromised immune systems: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for adults is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth once daily. The dose given to children is based on their body size and is taken by mouth twice daily on 3 consecutive days per week. The maximum dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) per day for children is 1600 mg/320 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim). Traveler's diarrhea in adults: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 days. Warnings And Precautions: Before taking sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to sulfa medications or trimethoprim; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, certain blood disorders (such as porphyria, anemia due to folate vitamin deficiency). history of blood disorders caused by trimethoprim or sulfa medications, vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid). severe allergies, asthma, decreased bone marrow function (bone marrow suppression), a certain metabolic disorder (G6PD deficiency), underactive thyroid. mineral imbalances (such as high level of potassium or low level of sodium in the blood). This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using this medication before having any immunizations/vaccinations. This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Get medical help right away if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Ingredients: Co-Trimoxazole 800 mg/160 mg Forte Tablets.