Bactrim Tablets

What Is Bactrim Tablets Used For

Bactrim Tablets is used to treat infections in the urinary tract, middle ear and respiratory tract (bronchitis). Bactrim Tablets has also been used to treat traveler's diarrhea and pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS or cancer patients.

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about Bactrim Tablets.

How To Use Bactrim Tablets

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

Bactrim Tablets should be taken by mouth with a full glass of water. Be sure to space your doses evenly and do not take more than directed. Remember when taking Bactrim Tablets or any prescription drug to always follow the prescription label closely.

Bactrim Tablets should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With Bactrim Tablets

Always consult the doctor who prescribed Bactrim Tablets to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Cyclosporine
  • Dapsone
  • Digoxin
  • Dofetilide
  • Diabetes medication
  • Methenamine
  • Methotrexate
  • Metronidazole
  • Phenytoin
  • Rifampin
  • Sulfinpyrazone
  • Warfarin
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with Bactrim Tablets may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine Bactrim Tablets and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

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