How To Use Bactrim

Brand Name      : Bactrim Generic
Composition : SULFAMETHOXAZOLE sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole and TRIMETHOPRIM trye-METH-oh-prim
Common Brand : Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear, urine, respiratory and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).

This medication should not be used in children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects.

This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

How To Use Bactrim Oral


Shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure out the prescribed dose carefully using a measuring device. Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters), or as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to prevent unlikely kidney stones from forming, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping it too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.