Can I Use Sulfamethoxazole To Treat A Cold

I've headace and mild cough. Shall I take sulfamethoxazole ## No, this is an antibiotic that is used to bacterial infections, it will not help with a cold, since colds are caused by a virus. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with?

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oval shape, white color, H49 . is this pill can treat for common cold/flu or not? ## No, Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the generic for Bactrim, is an antibiotic, so it is only effective at treating bacterial infections. Learn more Bactrim details here. Colds and Flu are caused by viruses, so there is no effective treatment for them, they really just need to be left to run their course, though you can use some remedies to help alleviate the symptoms they may cause. Did your doctor prescribe this?

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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 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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Can you take it with mexolicam for nausea I taken sulfamethoxazole for urinary infection but I have nauseas e lost apetite so maybe I cold take mexolicam for nausea e pain ## Meloxicam will not do anything to help with nausea, as a matter of fact, it could actually just make that worse, since it can also cause it as a side effect. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling, other side effects to it may include dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. You can learn more Meloxicam details here. That said, the Sulfamethoxazole in the antibiotic can actually make it more potent, so you have to be cautious when taking them together and shouldn't do so, unless your doctor has told you that it's okay. Are there any other questions...

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can i use Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Susp for sore throat an coughing ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, so it will not help with a sore throat and cough that has been caused by a cold, or flu virus. It doesn't treat those symptoms and will only help if there is an infection present. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Okay so I got a staff assess drained about a week ago and started on sulfamethoxazole dm or ds tablet and I developed a fever about 2 days ago and I've been itchy all over for 2 days now I have also been experiencing the feeling of things crawling on me and extreme anxiety attacks and weird cold and hot flashes. Are these side effects or am I allergic to the medication? Should I go see my doctor even though I saw him about 2 or 3 days ago before the itching started. I'm off the meds now just to let you know I just need to know what to do. ## Hello, Hazel! How are you? Yes, it seems that you're allergic. Did you finish your course of treatment? If so, then it will just take a week or two for the symptoms to go away. However, if not, then you need to see your doctor for a diff...

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is sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim related to penicillin Im allergic to Penicillin I have a cold and I wanted to make sure I am safe taking this drug ## Hello, Renay! How are you? I'm sorry that your sick. No, this is a sulfa based antibiotic in a different drug family. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint aches, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, antibiotics will not do anything to treat a cold. Colds are caused by viruses and antibiotics, such as this, are only effective at treating bacterial infections. Additionally, taking it when it isn't appropriate creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking Apollo sulfate I'm DE tablets...

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ive got a bad head cold can i used trimeth sulfa ds for a head cold ## No. Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections and, as such, it will not be effective at treating a cold. Colds are caused by a virus, not a bacterial infection. Learn more Bactrim details here. Additionally, improper use of antibiotics creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. What types of symptoms are you having?

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Can Sulfameth Tmp Ds Tab Be Stop After a Two Day Use period And Started Again A Week Later? My cold symptoms left within 36 hours but i was having a very difficult time urinating. Just dribbling about 8 times over night. That's why I stopped the meds. urination problem ceased. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, it is used to treat infections and is not effective against the virus that causes colds. The urinary issue is also liable to recur, if it was caused by this medication. Have you consulted your doctor? ## I took sulfamethoxaxole twice a day. Then I went on vacation and forgot to take it for about four days. I finished the rest of the bottle when I got home. Can this cause my period to be late?

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i have a cold will trimetoprima sulfametoxazol suxprim work ## No! Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and will only treat infections. Since colds are caused by viruses, it has no affect on them. If you use it, you also run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. You can read more on the medication and its uses here: Do you have any other questions? ## can your use suxprim for throat infection ## body aches n have alot of flema

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WHAT IS A WHITE OVAL SHAPED PILLS WITH IP 272 HOW MUCH SUDIFED MILLIGRAM ## This tablet does not contain any Pseudophedrine, which is the active ingredient in Sudafed. This is not any type of cold or sinus remedy. This tablet contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections, the name brand for it would be Bactrim. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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antibiotic ## Contrimoxazole is a common misspelling for what's known as "Co-trimoxazole". Active Ingredients: -Sulfamethoxazole -Trimethoprim Drug Class: Antibiotic / Sulfonamides Indications: Used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections, including but not limited to: pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract, ears, G.I., etc. Brands: Bactrim, Sulfatrim, and Bactrim DS Availability: Prescription needed How it works: By stopping the growth of bacteria NOTE: Antibiotics do not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other viral infections. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Co-Trimoxazole Details I hope this helps!

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i'm having stomach pains,can't eat ,cold,headachs ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic and it has been known to cause those types of side effects, however, some could also be due to the infection that is being treated. Have you consulted your doctor? If these issues are that severe, you may need to try a different medication.

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Can I use Purbac for Bronchitis? ## Purbac contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. And it depends on the type of bronchitis that you have, some cases of it are caused by viruses, such as the cold or flu, rather than bacteria and, if that is the case, an antibiotic will not help. Learn more here: MedlinePlus What has your doctor recommended you use for it? ## Is Purbac double strength safe for HIV people to use? ## Can purbac double strength treat asthma? I have this chronic cough which ended up triggering asthma, so my dr gave me solphyllex syrup and purbac double strength. ## Can I use Purbac for my terrible acne that just started now in my middle 20s? ## I had the same cough for months...

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I had a cold but now I have lingering chest congestion that builds up in lumps in my throat (thick slimy) and gags, choke, and make me feel like its drowning me when I am sleeping - I have to jump up out of bed and cough ad spit it out. This is different from regular cold and congestion which was usually watery. I have 8 Sulfamethoxazole =TMP DS pills and was wondering if it could help loosen the congestion? ## No, that medication 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, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It would be best to consult your doctor, so they can provide an appropriate solution. Has this ever happened, before? Are you on any medications?

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I do not take drugs, I had to take a drug test, and it showed up as if i was taking benzo's(I guess things such as valium and xanax). Would it be possible for this medication sulfameth/tmp ds tab do this? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, used to treat various types of infections and no, from what I am finding, it's not reported to cause false positives for anything. Where you taking anything else? There are some over the counter products, such as common cold remedies that can cause false positives for various drugs. ## He's not the only one this has happend too it happend to me as well and no other medicine was takin other than aleive. this simply doesn't make sense if it really does cause you to test positive then they need to figure that out and ...

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