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CHEMICAL NAME
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE and TRIMETHOPRIM.
INDICATIONS
This medicine is an antibiotic combination used to treat or prevent infections.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Shake well before taking a dose. Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. To clear up your infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects, that may go away during treatment include stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Rarely, this medicine can cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash known as stevens-johnson syndrome, blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), or liver damage. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or blisters, unusual fatigue, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, or abdominal pain. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience hives, swelling of the tongue, joint pain, cough, shortness of breath, vaginal irritation or discharge, paleness, unusual bruising or bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
If you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or any other sulfonamide medicine (such as septra ds, bactrim ds, gantrisin, glyburide, or probenecid), contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to this medicine or if a certain medicine is a sulfonamide, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you will be taking this medicine for a long time, keep all appointments with your doctor. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun or sunlamps until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged length of time. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
OVERDOSAGE
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.
INFORMATION
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.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Find out whether this medicine could interact with others in your Health Profile.
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