Bactrim DS

Description

Sulfonamide and trimethoprim combinations are used to prevent and treat infections. Sulfadiazine and trimethoprim combination is used to treat urinary tract infections. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections, such as bronchitis, middle ear infection, urinary tract infection, and traveler's diarrhea. It is also used for the prevention and treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). These medicines will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. They may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Sulfonamide and trimethoprim combinations are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used in certain patients for the following medical conditions:

• Bile infections
• Bone and joint infections
• HIV-related infections in Africa
• Sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea
• Sinus infections
• Toxoplasmosis (prevention of)
• Urinary tract infections (prevention of)
• Whipple's disease

Common Brand Names:

Bactrim

Bactrim DS

Septra

Septra DS

Sulfatrim

Sulfatrim Pediatric

Apo-Sulfatrim

Novo-Trimel

Nu-Cotrimox

Septa Pediatric

Septra Pediatric Suspension