Septra - Sulfamethoxazole With Trimethoprim - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Septra.
• Bactrim, Bethaprim, Cotrim, Septra
• sull-fuh-meth-OX-uh-zole WITH try-METH-oh-prim

Septra Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of.

Read Before Using Septra (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, depression, blood in urine, and loss of consciousness.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, headache or vomiting.
• If any of these effects persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• The sulfa in this combination drug may increase sensitivity to sunlight.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Usage Instructions

• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food or milk.
• The liquid suspension form of this medicine must be shaken well before each dose.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished.
• Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection.

Septra Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary.

Medicinal Applications

• This antibiotic is used to treat a wide variety of infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and respiratory tract infections, including pneumocystis pneumonia.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.