Sulfamethoxazole

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Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ or SMX) is an antibiotic. It is used for bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and prostatitis and is effective against both gram negative and positive bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli.[1] Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and skin rashes. It is a sulfonamide and bacteriostatic. It resembles a component of folic acid. It prevents folic acid synthesis in the bacteria that must sy...

white oval pill with 58 98 on one side and looks like a check mark or a v on the other side. what is the mg of this pill? ## It's Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg and Trimethoprim 160 mg, which is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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How long does it take for this drug to get out of your system? ## Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is an antibiotic/antibacterial, commonly sold in the US under the brand name Bactrim. It is used to treat various types of infections. At the most, it should only take up to 48hours to be processed out of your body, if you had an allergic reaction, it may take awhile long for all of those symptoms to subside, though. Some common side effects of this medication may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. You can read more about it here: Was there anything else I can help you with? ## I am on my sixth day of Sulfamethoxazole 800mg twice daily, and I am very restless and having anxiety attacks. Should I stop taking the med. MY coughing has gone away on the 3rd day. ## Good to see I ...

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white oval shaped tablet imprinted with ip 272 on the front ## Just to clarify, the pill in description is Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (800 mg - 160 mg). 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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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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my daughter was persribed sulfamethoxazole tmp susp nd i lost the papers frm the doctor can some one please tell me wat it is used for? ## It is an antibotic for an infection. ## yes i understand tht but i dont know wat kind of infection....i have found tht it treats alot of them and i was trying to pin point which one it was ## What type of infection did she have? As was already stated, it is an antibiotic and treats various infections, but there is no way for us to know what she was being treated for. Have you tried asking her doctor? ## yws i have nd he said tht she had infection but didnt know which one he said tht he gave her this to get rid of wat ever she has nd to prevent it from getting worse ## my four year old drank her eight year old sisters 10 ml of sulfamethoxazole for her...

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white oval pill with sz/286 markings. what is the mg??? ## The milligram dosage for this pill is Sulfamethoxazole (800 mg) + Trimethoprim DS (160 mg). 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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I have a lousy cold (heavy coughing, headache,very weak,). Doctor gave me this medication. I take meds for HBP, cholestorol, thyroid. Is this ok to take for this. Im 79 ## He gave you an antibiotic to treat cold symptoms? That really makes no sense, a cold is caused by a virus and this will nothing to clear it up or treat the symptoms. This will only help if you have a bacterial infection of some type. Learn more Bactrim details here. Additionally, this is a sulfa based antibiotic and it is notorious for causing crazy side effects, that coupled with your age and high blood pressure means it may cause you some problems if you have a bad reaction to it. Such reactions are known to elevated blood pressure, it did it to me last year when I took it once. That final decision, of course, is up...

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white oblong tablet with the Number 58 and indentation in the pill and then the number 98. The other side has a V on it. ## Yes, this tablet contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, a generic for Bactrim, this is an antibiotic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Do you have any questions? ## the doctor prescribed me this drug for folliculitis. Its like a skin infection or something. I was prescribed to taki it for ten days. Like bumps keep coming up on my legs and back. ## hi, the doctor at the er here prescribed Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds Tab twice a day, for 10 days to treat an urinary infection. My concern is that even though the er doctor and my family doctor has told its safe for me to take it whi...

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I have a tablet with IP 272 on it, can it be a Sulfamethoxazole Tmp? ## The pill in description is Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (800 mg - 160 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.

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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 took my antibiotic sulfamethoxazole 20 minutes ago. Will it hurt me to take one of my prescription xanax as well? And are u supposed to drink water with it to avoid sickness? ## They can usually be taken together, as long as your doctor approves, but you may experience more side effects, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and dizziness. Water will not help avoid nausea, so it can be taken with most any liquids, other than alcohol. How are you doing, now? ## When taking sulfamethoxazole and tamsulosin can we take Xanax for anxiety

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I have taken cephalexin for my post unbilical hernia surgery and developed a rash. I have read bad reviews on this medicine and have been in and out of er. Whats the worst these pills do? ## Hello, Nicole! How are you? If you're allergic to an antibiotic, an anaphylactic reaction could be fatal, but it could also be as mild as a skin rash, hives, swollen/painful glands and headaches, according to the FDA. The typical side effects usually include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the shelf life for Sulfamethoxazole-tmp? ## In the US, all prescription medications, other than liquids, must be good for one year from the date the prescription was filled. Sulfamethoxazole an Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have SMZ-TMP DS Tabs over 6 years old. They have been in the original dispensed container in a drawer. Are they still good? ## What is the shelf life of Sulfamethoxazole-tmp susp 150ml refrigerated and room temp? ## I have a Urinary Tract Infection and found these pills from a previous treatment (about 12 pills). They expired on 4/2015. Are they safe to take now? ## If I ta...

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I just took my first dose and now I can't sleep and my body is itchy, but I do not have a rash.. Can the medicine be causing this? ## Yes, it could be causing it, and it is best to consult your doctor to be sure that you are not experiencing an allergic reaction. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Are you on any other medications? Has there been any change?

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I want to long-term store sulfamethoxazole for potential emergency use. What is the PRACTICAL shelf-life of this antibiotic? Forget about the manufacturer's statements. I want a real-world shelf life and storage instructions. ## From what I could gather, the estimated shelf life of the oral suspension and tablets are both 5 years. The manufacturer's storage instructions also suggest keeping it at room temperature and out of direct sunlight (below 86 degrees fahrenheit), to help prevent further degradation. According to a Harvard Medical School family health article, most types of medications are actually safe to use up to 10 to 15 years after their supposed expiration date listed by the manufacturer. However, there are some antibiotics in the Cycline class, which can be dangerou...

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I have not taken sulfamethoxazole since Wednesday. Can I safely go out and have beers Saturday night? ## According to The University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), taking Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim with alcohol may cause serious side effects, including but not limited to a racing or pounding heart beat, sweating, severe flushing and rapid breathing. Since everyone is different there's virtually no way of knowing if you'll still be safe (even with a few days gap), but I would speculate that if you exercise caution and drink responsibly that you'd probably have nothing to worry about. Have you discussed this with your prescribing doctor?

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I have started taking Sulfamethoxazole medication and only on it for 21 days.....it states no prolonged sun or tanning salon.......how long does this medication take to get out of your body.....I am going on vacation and want to do some tanning at the salon but don't what to fry either......any info would be greatly appreciated ## Hello, Deb! How are you? You should likely wait about a week, once you finish such a medication, however, tanning is never good for you, because it always increases your risk of skin cancer. The FDA lists the other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was prescribed sulfamethoazole-TMP DS T. It went to different pharmacy than I usually use and the price exceptionally for a sulfa-base drug. What should it cost withour a co-pay? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, they are the active ingredients in Bactrim, it is used to treat various types of infections. The price will vary depending on the pharmacy and location, so I can really only give you a rough estimate, but for the DS generic tabs, 30 of them is usually around $90, before any insurance coverage. Is there anything else I can help with?

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PAR QUE SIRBE ESTA MEDICINA ## Sulfametoxazol / trimetoprim es una combinación de antibióticos utilizados para tratar varios tipos de infecciones. Los efectos secundarios comunes pueden incluir: náuseas, somnolencia, erupción cutánea y diarrea. Puedes leer más sobre ello: ¿Tiene alguna otra pregunta? ## Does the antibiotic Sulfamethe/Ttimethoprim contain Cipro.? They told me to take it for my ear infection. But im frighten that it may contain Cipro since im allergic to that. ## Contiene Cipro?

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