Trimethoprim is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Diarrhoea
Fever
Headache
Mouth ulcer
Nausea
Sick
Skin rash
Urticaria
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Trimethoprim, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Trimethoprim is to be taken with food.
How it works
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Trimethoprim a tetracycline antibiotic/ a sulfa/ a strong antibiotic/ a penicillin/ effective for urinary tract infections (UTI)/ tooth/chest/throat / tonsillitis/ear/kidney infection/bacterial vaginosis (BV)/ sexually transmitted disease (STDS)/ acne/get rid of chlamydia? Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and is majorly used for treating infections of the urinary and respiratory tract including kidney, chest, throat, tonsillitis, ear, sinus infection. It is not a drug of choice for treating tooth infections, bacterial vaginosis, acne, sexually transmitted disease or chlamydia infection. It is not a tetracycline antibiotic or penicillin. It is commonly used in combination with sulfa drugs (sulfamethoxazole)
Q. Is Bactrim DS a sulfa drug/an antibiotic/ a strong antibiotic/ good for sinus infection/ good for UTI/ good for tooth infection/strep throat/ MSRA? Bactrim DS is a strong antibiotic combination containing Trimethoprim and sulfonamide antibiotic. It is good for treating urinary and respiratory tract infections including treating sinus and strep throat as per doctor's recommendation. It is not a drug of choice for treating and tooth infections
Q. Is Bactrim DS safe/ makes you feel sleepy/ cause fungal infections? Bactrim DS is safe at recommended doses and duration. It is not sure but it may make you feel sleepy (drowsiness). It does not cause fungal infections
Q. What is Ciplin DS/ suspension Septra DS used for/ Septra DS affect birth control? Ciplin DS/suspension, Septra DS are a combination of Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole and is used for treating a variety of bacterial infections. Antibiotics such as Septra DS can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills and thereby affect birth control. Consult your doctor before its use
Q. Does Trimethoprim make you feel sick/ make you drowsy/ cause constipation? Trimethoprim may make you feel sick (nausea). It is not sure but it may cause drowsiness and constipation.
Expert Advice
If you suffer from kidney problems.If you have a deficiency (are low) in folic acid.If you are at greater risk of high levels of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia), e.g. the elderly or those on higher doses.If you are also taking repaglinide (medicine for treating diabetes).fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat.pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple/red pinpoint spots under your skin.signs of high pottasium levels (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling).severe headache with muscle cramps, confusion, weakness, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, and weak or shallow breathing.
Product Details
SKU: PC-900503 Product Description: Bacstol 200 mg Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.