Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ss Tab

using to prevent an infection, should ss, be used after the infection is gone.? ## I don't see what the point would be of using an antibiotic, after the infection has already been cleared up. Learn more Bactrim details here. It can be used to clear one up, or to prevent one, when needed, but other use isn't usually recommended. Especially with this one, because it carries some serious risks. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I am self medicating with these 2 yr.old tablets that were given for my now deceased husband. I am on oxygen full time and for the past week, my breathing has gotten worse and I have pain in my right ear. I decided to cut out all of my herbal pills for eyesight and hair etc. to see if that was the cause. I still have shortness of breath. I figure I might have an infection going on so I am trying the Bactrim to see if that helps. I take a half pill a day of Digoxin - very low dosage. I have only taken one Bactrim, but so far, so good. Should I be taking Bactrim for my lungs? I know its ok for my ears. ## Hello, Suzy! How are you? I'm sorry that you're ill. This antibiotic can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, as listed by the FDA. Possible side effects may i...

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white round shaped tablit imprinted with ip 271 ## The pill in description is Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (400 mg - 80 mg). Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Is this good for 9 year olds

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I have Sulfamethoxazole/tmp ss and my pills have the numbers 5697 on it. Do I have a different strength or what? ## Correction on the numbers on the pills: 5897 and a cursive v on the other side..... ## This tablet contains 400mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 80mgs of the Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, which is an antibiotic. What dosage were you supposed to have?

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what is the difference between sulfamethoxazole tmp ss tab and sulfamethoxazole tmp ds tab (bactrim ds tablet)? Are they same dosages? Can one use them interchangeably? Thanks ## Hi wayne, From what I could gather, I believe the difference between the "SS" vs "DS" is single strength and double strength tablets. The DS tablets reportedly contain double the amount of active ingredients and I've also heard this was the case from other patients who've received an answer to this question as well. The other important difference to know about is that the double strength tablet is usually only taken twice daily as opposed to four times a day with the regular strength tablets. So if you're going to be interchanging between the two dosages, you'll also have to take...

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sulfamethoxazole/tmp ss tablnt. a flat round pill with p 271 on it ## The pill in description is Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (400 mg - 80 mg). The correct marking is iP 271. Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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Have back pain in tailbone area one side. New Dr. CanI take prednesone 20mg , 30 in 6 days. Sulfamethoxazole tmp , ss 20in 10days andhydrocodone-apap 30 tabs.are hear safe together ## Hello, Carol! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, but it's always best to double check to be sure. The FDA classifies Prednisone as a steroid, which may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizzies, headache, nervousness and irritability. The side effects of this antibiotic may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Hydrocodone with Apap is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is t...

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