Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Duration: 4 min 43 s
Description: This medicine combines two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, in a fixed ratio. It is also known by brand names such as Bactrim and Septra. It is used to treat and prevent certain bacterial infections and is included on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Tablet

Generic name	Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole)
Drug class	Sulfonamide antibiotic combination
Forms	Tablet, Double-strength (DS) tablet, Oral suspension (liquid), Intravenous (IV) injection

This medicine combines two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, in a fixed ratio. It is also known by brand names such as Bactrim and Septra. It is used to treat and prevent certain bacterial infections and is included on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.