Sulfamethoxazole

FDA Approved: * March 23, 1978
Pharm Company: * SANDOZ
Category: Antibiotics

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... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Sulfamethoxazole 5898;V
Smx 800 mg / Tmp 160 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 52125-035
Labeler:
Remedyrepack Inc.

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