What Is Sulfameth Tmp 800 160

Is there anything that works naturally as antibiotic ; such as a leaf or something, in case things get bad!!!! ## Yes frederick there are plenty of natural antibiotics and with a bit of searching you might just find something to supplement your existing diet. Of course i am not saying to stop the meds that a doctor has put you on, but look into a few things like oil of oregano, other probiotics such as yogurt or culturelle supplement, etc. And there are tons of other essential oils with antiseptic properties. Does this help at all?

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Just started on this prescription for a urinary infection after being pulled off of Cipro which gave me headaches and made sleep difficult. Is Sulphamethox similar to Cipro when it comes to avoiding calcium (milk/dairy products) 2 hours before and 6 hours after taking it? I was told that eating or drinking calcium rich foods diminished the effects and needed to know if this applied to Sulphamethox as well. Thanks ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? Since this is a different type of antibiotic, dairy products do not affect its absorption. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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we have a bottle of this medicine my husband has a bladder infection bottle dated 11/17/03 they look fine can he still take them it is his ## Hello, Huck! How is your husband doing? No, medications tend to degrade with time and slowly lose effectiveness as they age. Being 11 years expired, you should dispose of them and he should see his doctor for a new prescription. Taking them would create the risk of his developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The FDA lists the most common side effects of antibiotics 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 have had hepatitis b is this a reason I should not take this drug? ## Hello, Wynne! How are you? Is your liver function compromised or is all back to normal? This medication shouldn't be taken if you have marked liver damage. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Does this thin blood like aspirin, Ibuprofen? Is it safe to take this prior to surgery to knock a sinus infection? ## Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds itself is not a blood thinner, although it does have a warning label stating it's interaction with other blood thinners. As far as pre-operative doses go, this is probably something that should be discussed with the surgeon, since every surgeon has their own unique pre and post operative instructions. Odds are it is probably fine, as it is an antibiotic and doesn't thin blood; but just to be sure I would double check with his personal instructions. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps!

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If someone has high blood pressure can they take sulfameth/tmp 800/160 mg tb for a bladder infection? ## Yes, as long as long as it has been prescribed for you to treat it. It is far more dangerous to let an infection continue, than it is to take the relevant medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics 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 am diabetic and have cirrhosis of the liver, is this medication alright to use? ## Actually, Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, are listed as being contraindicated in anyone with severe liver disease or failure. Learn more bactrim details here. Did your doctor advise you to take it? ## er Dr they have my records and it surely says that I came back positive for hep b. I just know that the wrong Rx could kill me or bring back for more damage

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CAN I USE THIS ANTIBIOTIC FOR EAR INFECTION IN BOTH EARS.STRENGTH IS 800-160.WHAT WOULD BE THE DAILY DOSAGE. ## Hello, Carter! How are you? This is classified by the FDA a a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, if your doctor instructs you that it's appropriate. It's usually taken twice daily for anywhere from 5 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Took two sulfamethoxazole temp Ds tablets in stead of dosage of one every twelve hours. Concerned about double dose effects.

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Put on medication four days ago, 2 a day. How long before I can feel like a human again? ## I started with a sinue infection on the 2nd of April. This is usual for this time of year. Used over the counter meds. It became worse. Coughed all day and night. Finally went to a clinic on the 11th. That Dr. just checked my sinusis on the face. Blood pressure very good. He told me by just checking the facial sinusis that it was a bacterial sinus infection. Put me on Sulfamethoxazole-TMP DC 800-160 for 15 days. I have felt any change and would like to begin feeling human again. I started a rash on my anckles. They said to take benedryal. When can I start feeling better with the med.? I also get nausiated taking this. ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? Usually, you should start to see improvement wit...

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I've been off my birth control pill loestrin 24 Fe for about a month already I want to get back on my bc pills but I want to know if SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 TAB can affect them?? ## HI, Panda! How are you? Yes, from what I'm finding, Bactrim has been known to reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives, so there'd not be much point in taking them again, until you finish your course of treatment with it. It can continue having this effect in your body for 7 days, after finishing it. Learn more Bactrim DS details here. It may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Began taking a pill last night of sulfamethoxazole/tmp for cellulitis. Wanted to take it this morning by 8 am. To stay on schedule. But just ate some grapefruit for breakfast. I didn't notice instructions not to eat grapefruit. At what time should I now take my medicine? How long should I wait? ## Grapefruit may slightly reduce the efficacy of your next dosage, but it doesn't cause aNY seriously dangerous interactionS, thus it is usually best to continue with your dosing schedule and just avoid grapefruit for the rest of the duration you that are taking it. You should always double check with your doctor, of course, but in most cases, there is no serious concern. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-alle...

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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 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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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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PLEASE SEND ME INFO ON THIS DRUG .THANKS ## I was taking this 6 months ago, but it was a round pill that said 80 mgs...i took half a pill a night (so...40 mgs). My doctor renewed my Rx but it is oval and bigger and says 800-160. How many mgs is this? ## the interpharm can you give me some info on it just to know a little about it thank you ## Sulfamethoxazole (800mgs) with Trimethoprim (160mgs) is a generic for Bactrim, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Tara, there is no 80mg formulation. Are you sure this is what you were taking? Is it possible that you were just taking Trimethoprim by itself?

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big, white oval tmp/ds 800-160 ## 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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Is a large white pill with 93 089 on it a Sulfameth Tmp? ## Yes, this contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, it is a combination of 2 antibiotics. ## is this antibiotic a good pill to take for curing UTI's? ## i just started taking sulfameth/tmp ds tab for a bladder infection and i am reading more and more about severe side effects can you please enlighten me about this drug cause i am about to take my second dose. thank you very much. ## Is sulfameth/tmp good for prostate trouble? ## Can sulfameth/TMP DS Irritate the Prostate? ## I am taking Sulfameth/trimethoprim 8//160 for a sinius infection I think bc I was taking Flagyl for my diviticulitis, so don't know if this facial sinus pain, stiff neck, is a reaction to the flagyl or a sinus infect. Also last...

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Started taking this on Friday at 8 pm. Woke up on Saturday with a horrible headache and red eyes. Took it again Saturday at 8am and again at 8pm. Woke up Sunday without headache although it still hurts when I cough. Still took meds at 8am. Is this normal or should I discontinue? ## I also have a slight fever. ## This is a sulfa antibiotic, so I am really not sure if anything is abnormal or unexpected. To be completely honest, what you're experiencing doesn't sound dangerous and may not be sufficient reason to stop taking it, but this is a very nasty antibiotic that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. I really think it should be reserved as a last resort, when other options haven't worked. Learn more SMZ/TMP details here. The final decision on whether or not you continue taki...

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I've been on this medicine for three days can I drink alcohol while on this? ## Alcohol can seriously intensify the side effects, so drinking while taking this antibiotic could cause more dizziness, drowsiness and nausea than usual. Thus, it could also result in one drink affecting you as if you had 2 or 3 and so on. Learn more Bactrim details here. In rare cases, this medication can also cause some liver or kidney damage, alcohol may also increase that risk. In reality, the final choice on whether or not to imbibe is up to you, I can only tell you the true information on possible associated risks. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Ive been taking Sulfameth/Tmp 800/160mg tabs for 3 days. 2 tablets twice per day. Im finished taking it yesterday evening. When is it ok to d...

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