Can Sulfameth Tmp Be Used To Treat Uti

i have bought unrinary infection test strips and i used two of them. they both turned out positive for UTI ## Hi Nikki, Based on my research, the combination of sulfamethoxazole 800mg + trimethoprim 160mg can be used to treat urinary tract infections. The usual adult dose for a urinary tract infection is: 1 tablet orally every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. However I'd still recommend discussing this with your doctor first, in order to confirm whether or not these instructions are also appropriate for your individual needs. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Details I hope this info helps!

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I have 7 sulfamethoxazole-tmp ds that I have to take (1 tablet by mouth twice a day). Is that enough to treat my uti infection? ## Hello, Taurus! How are you? You should take them as instructed by your prescriber. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. The only way to find out if it will work for you is to try it and see. Has there been any change?

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I was prescribed Sulfameth/Tmp for UTI 2 months ago and my throat really hurts now and all i have is the listed medication. Can i use this antibiotic for my throat? Or is it specifically for UTI? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various infections, it is not limited to UTIs. I just started taking it for a skin infection. Learn more Bactrim details here. However, you should see a doctor to have the presence of an infection confirmed and to make sure it is an appropriate antibiotic to use, if so. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I have a urinary tract infection and need antibiotic. I have a refill for the drug listed above. Is it a good medication for what I have? My Doctors office is closed today and I need it now. ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections. Dosage guidelines for a UTI are as follows: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim 800/160 mg every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## my father is over 90 years old and having problem to urinate for two days now ## He should see a doctor. He could have something wrong with his kidneys.

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kidney infection ## This is a combo antibiotic, commonly used for those types of infections. Sulfamethoxazole Info Click Here ## I am a spinal cord injury (SCI) and my SCI doctor has had me on this drug for 10 yesrs since my accident. It prevents Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), because I self-cath up to 8 times a day. I have not noticed any side effects other than an occasional yeast infection. Every couple months or so, I will stop taking it for a week or two just to give my system a break and so I do not build up a tolerance to it. However, if I stay off too long, I usually end up getting a UTI which then must be treated by a stronger antibiotic. This sulfa drug is considered a maintenance drug and I take it once a day. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you have. ## Grea...

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Having lap-band surgery in 1 week and in my pre-surgery test they determined I have a mild UTI infection today and gave me sulfameth/tmp ds tab. I have no symptoms or fever. Will this cause the surgeon to postpone my surgery? ## Is your surgeon aware that you are taking this medication when you filled out the initial paper work to have the procedure done? Usually, antibiotics like this one are only prescribed for up to 7 days or so to kill an infection, so it may end up that you finish taking the medication before your surgery date. It should be a priority though in my honest opinion, to inform the surgeon about it anyways just to be on the safe side. Reason being is that each and every surgeon and procedure they do has its own merits and pre or post op instructions, so there really is ...

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I can't find the paper for this medication and I'm not sure what it is used for. ## I have this medicine in my medicine cabnet and not sure what it is used for. ## Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic for infections. ## does anybody know if this medicine interacts with robitussin cf, ventolin hfa, or amoxicillin? its important that i find out because of my 3 month old, breat fed son. ## Is sulfamethoxazole-tmp susp used to treat high potassium? ## can this antibiotic be used for colds? Does it only work on UTI'S?

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i just started taking depo shot along with sulfamethoxazole and now i cant tell which one is giving me hypersensitivity to light,the slightest hint of sun makes me.break out in instant hives...i was told to decide which one to go off of to find out the cause..:( ive already broken out with skin rashes on the loestrin pill and infections with nuvaring.i always get uti so i hope its the bc over my sulfamethoxazole. ## If it were me, I would look at the antibiotic as being the most likely culprit. This one is very well known to cause a lot of problematic side effects in many people that take it. Learn more Bactrim details here. And they are also known to usually get worse, with continued treatment, so most people end up having to stop the medication. Are you taking it for a UTI?

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My obgyn has prescribed me sulfamethoxazole for a uti and im 28 weeks pregnant. He said it was a class c ... Meaning he said its a greater risk not to take it than to takeit....im kinda nervous about it but i know im in great hands. Has anyone else took this while pregnant???? ## That's not actually what they category means. Pregnancy category C means that it isn't known whether or not there is any risk to the baby, because studies haven't been done and they haven't been able to gather enough real world information on it. Yes, not treating an infection would be a greater risk, but there are other antibiotic choices that are considered safe for use during pregnancy. Learn more Bactrim details here. Ultimately, the choice is up to you on whether or not you want to take it,...

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is this medication safe for my 2 year old with bladder and uti infection? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic, used to treat many types of infections. Yes, it can be used in children. As to its safety, it carries risks, just like any other drug and only you and your doctor can decide if it is appropriate for her to use. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor or pharmacist? ## my daughter as been taking sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim (bactrim, septra) 200-40mg/5ML twice a day, every time she takes the medicine she throws up...is this normal??? and if it is can i get her something else? or something to help with the nausea??

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what illness is this drug used for ## This is a combinational drug which is used to treat a variety of bacterial and fungal infections. It contains Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim and is commonly abbreviated SMX-TMP, SXT, TMP-SMX, TMP-SMZ or TMP-sulfa. You can read more about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## i have been on this medicine for a week..i found them in the med cabinet and they have been expired for four years..i had a bad UTI so i took them anyway..i have anal rottage and what looks like cottage cheese coming out thats smells horrible..i am getting married in 2 days and i have no clue what to do..you can smell it from 5 feet away..i will never take this med again..have a dr app in the morning ## was e...

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Is this medication used for urinary tract infections? ## Hi Janet - yes, this SMX-TMP is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, in the ratio of 5 to 1, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections (including urinary tract infections). You can read more details about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. Removed 2 stones in Parotid gland, sent home with ceflex, I was faithful and used every bit. 2 days ago UTI came on. Rx'd w SMZTMP DS 800-160 2x daily for only 3 days. I called yesterday for test results and positive for E coli. Now we are on a holiday weekend and I took my last SMZ TMP pill a little while ago. I was fine all day, up till an hour ago. Same ...

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my tongue is red, swollen, looks like deep lines or cracks in it. very irritated and most foods dont even have a taste just burn or numbness. was wondering if it could be caused by any of these new meds the Dr. recently put me on. they are, Sulfamethoxazole-TMPDS tablets, Clindamycin HCL 100 MG capsules,or Nabumetone 500 MG tablet ## My tongue is bright red... I was on Sulfamethoxazole-TMPDS tablets for a UTI and had blood in my urine >>>I just finished my meds and yesterday and my tongue is burnig ## After taking the antibiotic, which is a generic for Bactrim, it's possible that you've both developed thrush, which is an oral yeast infection. If so, it requires treatment with an antifungal medication that you can take orally and the only ones available will require a...

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my sister is 17 years old. she told me the she had sex without using condoms with his guy she been talking to for a while but the was the first time she did not use condoms. Next day he states the he had chlamydia in the past and he thinks he got them again for her to go get check out. I read the takes 2 to 3 weeks to show up on test. so should she go today as soon as possible to get treated even though is not going to show up or should she wait 2 to 3 weeks to go get tested? Also I had sulfamethoxazole-tmp from a UTI I had before and had some pills left and told her to take 2 tablets once a day because the pill was a antibiotics. But i do not know if the medication will treat it or not. So I will also would like to know if sulfamethoxazole-tmp 800-160 will treat chlamydia ?