Sulfameth What Is It Used For

I went to the urgent care and found out I have Epididymitis. The doctor gave me SULFAMETHOXAZOLE%2FTRIMETHOPRIM-%20ORAL to take two times a day.. I am throwing up and have like a head ache. What should I do? ## Hello, Ray! How are you? This is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Those can be normal side effects, along with dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Have you tried taking it with food?

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can i take sulfameth/tmp with my anxiety pills xenox? ## Hi Darla, Information that I gathered doesn't show any sort of interaction between Xanax and Sulfameth/Tmp. That said, you should be able to take these two medications together. For future notice, you may want to become familiar with the following drug information guidelines for each of these medications: Drug interaction guidelines for Sulfameth/Tmp note that this drug can increase the effect and toxicity of oral anticoagulants, oral antidiabetic agents, cyclosporine, methotrexate, and phenytoin. (Xanax does not fall into any of these categories). Before taking Xanax, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other benzodiazepines (such as diazepam, lorazepam); or if you have any other allergies. This pr...

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I have a tattoo (red ink) that is infected. I have these left over from misdiagnosis in Sept. Can I take these to help infection go away I am washing with Ivory soap and bactrishun with zinc I am on no other meds and very healthy ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that can treat various types of infections, but if you only have 'left overs' then you likely don't have enough to properly treat and fully eradicate the infection and not taking enough of them creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Learn more Bactrim details here. The best thing you can do is see a doctor for a new prescription. How did you end up with an infected tattoo?

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is it safe to take an expired persciption of the above medicine? from 2007 ## When it comes to any medication I think it is best to not take any chances with the past expiration date (especially in the event that it is almost 5 years old). They MAY still be ok to take if they haven't been exposed to a high amount of heat or various other conditions outside of the bottle, however I am not a pharmacist or MD, so I cannot guarantee if it is in fact safe for you to consume. There is still a high likelihood that it lost a lot of its potency and may be ineffective to the point where it could harm your body by not doing it's job all the way, per say. This is is most important when it comes to expired antibiotics, because the antibiotic may not kill the infection 100% and therefore can ...

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My son has Mrsa and at the doctors they gave me sulfameth-trimeth susp. Will that help with Mrsa? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, commonly prescribed in the U.S. under the brand name Bactrim and yes, it is one of the antibiotics that MRSA is known to respond to. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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wh ite,oval shape table imprinted with ip 272 on front. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, it is used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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My 19 yr old has strip throat can he take sulfame/trimeth?? ## Hello, Liza! How are you? He can, as long as his doctor has prescribed it for him. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Why should you avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight while taking this antibiotic SULFAMETH TRIMETHOPRIM 800/160 ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is a generic for Bactrim, it is a sulfa based antibiotic and the reason you need to avoid sun exposure is due to the fact that it can increase sun sensitivity. This means that it may be much easier for you to suffer a severe sun burn, dehydration and heat stroke. Learn more Bactrim details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What infections used for ## I have slight hiatal hernia and GERD. Will this treat these?

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I have a bump in my right breast.. and i went to the docter they gave me the S/T/800/160 tablets.. what will they do for me? and how will it affc. me . ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Can you breastfeed while taking sulfameth/trimethoprim? ## can this pill sulfameth /trimethoprimbe cut in half?

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Want to know do this treat ? SULAMETHOCAZOLE ## Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It is usually coupled with Trimethoprim. Is there anything else I can help with?

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If one is HIV positive and is given Ilvitrim, does that mean that have to take those pills forever or only when necessary? ## What has your doctor advised? Ilvitrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent infections, which can be very dangerous to someone that is HIV positive. In many countries, it is sold under the brand name Bactrim, so you can learn more about it here: However, only your doctor is going to be able to let you know how long you need to take it. ## Can. I give the baby alvitrim with differen time? ## I give my child ivtrim at dffrnt tym is fyn ## Is it necessary to give my baby ilvitrim if I'm feeding her formula? ## If iam HIV negative and given iivitrim by my doc when I Finnish treatme...

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I've been suffering with a ear infection Can this medicine help with a ear infection ## Has your doctor prescribed it for this? Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and it can be used to treat various types of infections. Learn more: ## Sulfameth Trimeth is a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections of all kinds...I have been on it long term after a bout with necrotizing fasciitis left me with Staph and reoccurring infections everywhere in my body. I have been on these on and off for 4 years now and have no ill side effects. ## can you take sulfameth-tmp ds for boils under your arm pits

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I have what I think were some type spider or some other type of insect bites 5 of them, they sort of look like a Brown Recluse bite, but not as bad. They turned into ugly open sores within a few hours, just like a Brown Recluse Spider bite would do. The doctor says the it now looks like cellulitis, that's a skin infection below the outer skin layers. So the bites went deep into the hypodermis skin layers .My doctor gave me some other type of antibiotic for 10 days 2000 mg a day. They cleared up some, but are still ugly pits, Yesterday, the doctor gave me the SMT 800/160 drugs. Take 2 per day, for 10 days. As of tonight, I have not had any side effects, but with only 4 pills in my system, it may be to early for side effects to show up. I will try to come back later in the week and po...

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Can sulfameth tmp ds tab be use to treat an abses on your tooth? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and can be used to treat various types of infections, including dental abscesses. Has your dentist instructed you to use it? You may experience some side effects from it, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more:

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My doctor prescribed septra ds800 160 milligrams as a prophylactic for an abscess on my leg, now I have a major toothache under my bridge, can I use that for my tooth ache as Well and if so, how much do I use of what they gave me, can I increase the dosage? And if so how much do I increase it by in order for it to work effectively? ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? I'm sorry about the infections. You should see your dentist, as while this is an antibiotic, it may not be the appropriate one to treat the infection causing your toothache. Additionally, you need to have the underlying cause repaired to prevent the infection from recurring. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there...

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is it the same as bactrim ? ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS 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. To answer your other question: Yes, Bactrim is just another trade name for this drug. 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. ## I have a bad spider bite went to DR. he said he thought it was from brown recluse he told me to put neosporin on it and put me on Sulfameth/Tmp DS tab but the place is getting bigger and soreer what should I do? ## what is it an antibacterial for? ## How many mg of each of the components are in th...

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what are the list of infection that sulfamethoxazole - tmp treat ## Hello, Tina! How are you? There is no specific list, it is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat many infections, depending on whether or not your doctor deems it appropriate. It is even effective against MRSA. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. What has it been prescribed to treat?

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Is there any difference between sulfameth/tmp ds tab and Sulfameth Tmp ss Tab? If so what are they What does the extention ds versus ss mean anyway? ## The DS stands for double strength, because it has double the amount of the active ingredients as was in the original formula. However, the only thing I am aware of concerning prescriptions that use SS is a sliding scale, meaning the dosage is half or less than the original, so I am not sure if that's what this means, or not. Learn more Bactrim details here. Is anyone else familiar with the SS and what it stands for?

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is this used to cure mrsa ? what is a cure for mrsa ? is it france or germany you can get medication that cures mrsa? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, which is used to treat various types of infections and it is sometimes effective at treating MRSA. Since MRSA is known to be resistant to some specific antibiotics, others must be used to try to eradicate the infection. However, there is no way to say whether or not it will work and cure anyone. That is why MRSA is so problematic. As to what is available to be used in other countries, I am sorry, but I really don't have that information. Have you tried asking your doctor or a pharmacist? ## What medications should be avoided when taking Sulfameth/TMP DS Tab? ## Jean, there are actually far too many possible inte...

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