Bactelan
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
BactrimT;BactrimT DS;Septra? DS
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Sulfatrim?;Apo-Sulfatrim? DS;Apo-Sulfatrim? Pediatric;Novo-Trimel;Novo-Trimel D.S.;Nu-Cotrimox;Septra? Injection
Uses
- It is used to treat infections.
- Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
- It works to harm the parasite and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Liquid:
- Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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