Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Bactrim DS or Septra DS, this particular drug is particularly used for treating bacterial infections like infections in the urinary tract, infections in the ear or throat, traveler’s diarrhea or bronchitis and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Sulfatrim Pediatric or Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Septra is an antibiotic drug which is a blend of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (antibiotics classification). The drug is accessible in both tablets and liquid suspension forms. Both Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are antibiotic drugs that help in treating infections caused by bacteria.

Patients having bacterial infection need to take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Bactrim DS or Septra DS as recommended by the doctor. Never consume in bigger amounts or over an extended period of time. The preeminent way of using Bactrim is by follow the information on the prescription label.

Always measure the liquid medicine using a special dose-measuring cup or spoon before taking. A normal table spoon won’t help in this case.

Some of the frequent antibiotics side effects of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Bactrim DS or Septra DS are,

 Short breath, slow heart rate and weak pulse
 Bloody and watery diarrhea
 Fever
 Cough
 Restless feeling with irritability, confusions, seizure and hallucinations
 Low appetite, stomach pain and nausea
 Flu symptoms and fever
 Sore throat
 Headache
 Severe blistering, peeling and red skin rash
 Pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding

Keep away from the subsequent drugs while using Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Bactrim DS or Septra DS,

 Blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin)
 Seizure medications like phenytoin (Dilantin)
 Diuretic like water pills
 Methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex)
 ACE inhibitor such as ), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotecramipril (Altace), or trandolapril (Mavik).

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, blood in urine, and loss of consciousness.

DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

On missing a dose take it once you remember. If it is by then time for the subsequent dose, then leave out this one and get back to the schedule. In case of an overdose instant medical help is necessary in order to keep away from antibiotics side effects.

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or Bactrim DS or Sulfatrim pediatric which is a blend of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim should be taken on a regular basis through the total prescribed period. There is a possibility that the symptoms may perk up before the infection is fully done away with. Bactrim may not be likely in bacterial infections like common cold or flu.

While taking Bactrim DS or Spetra DS patients need to drink an ample amount of fluids to prevent antibiotics side effects similar to kidney stones which can be a consequence of the use of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.

Both the Bactrim DS liquid and the tablets should be stored at room temperature away from contact with heat or moisture. Avoid damp places.

Keep the medicine away from straight exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds while using Bactrim DS. One of the common antibiotics side effects is that the drug can make the patient’s skin more susceptible to sunlight resulting into raw sunburns. Hence a precaution is a must. Use protective clothing and a sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) when going outdoors.