Description

Sulfatrim DS is an antimicrobial that is used for the treatment of certain infections of the urinary tract, upper and lower respiratory tracts, and gastrointestinal tract.

Sulfatrim DS comes in oral tablets that contain 800 mg of sulfamethoxazole USP and 160 mg of trimethoprim USP.

Directions

Take Sulfatrim DS as prescribed by your doctor. Any questions or concerns should be referred to your doctor or pharmacist.

Each patient’s sulfatrim DS dose is based on the type of infection being treated, their age, and their weight.

Your doctor will tell you how much sulfatrim DS is right for you and how long your treatment should last.

If you have kidney problems, your dose may be lower.

Ingredients

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are the active ingredients in sulfatrim DS. The inactive ingredients include colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and methylcellulose.

Contraindications

You should not take sulfatrim DS if you:

• are allergic to the medication or to any of its ingredients
• have ever had low platelet counts caused by a drug
• have serious kidney problems
• are taking trimethoprim and/or sulfonamides
• have megaloblastic anemia associated with a folate deficiency
• are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have acute porphyria

Sulfatrim DS should not be given to premature babies and infants younger than 2 months old.

Cautions

• Before you begin treatment with sulfatrim DS, tell your doctor about the following:
• All the prescription and nonprescription medications you take
• Your allergies
• Your medical history and active health problems
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Skin reactions that can be severe or life-threatening can occur with sulfatrim DS. If you develop a flat red rash; blisters; peeling skin; fever; body aches; blisters/sores/ulcers on your mouth, nose, or genitals; and inflamed and swollen eyes, seek medical care right away.
• Fulminant hepatic necrosis, a type of liver disease, can develop with sulfatrim DS treatment. Symptoms can occur, including yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes; pain in the upper right abdomen, abdominal swelling, nausea, and vomiting. If You develop any of these symptoms, seek medical care right away.
• Sulfatrim DS can cause low white blood cell counts, which can result in fever, chills, sore throat, feeling weak, fast heart rate, and rapid breathing. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek medical care right away.
• Sulfatrim DS can cause aplastic anemia, which can cause you to feel tired, have difficulty breathing, pale skin, easy bruising, fever, chills, sore throat, and a general feeling of discomfort. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
• Sulfatrim DS can cause low platelet counts, which may lead to easy bruising, rash, bleeding of the gums or nose, and blood in the urine or stool. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
• Sulfatrim DS can cause an allergic reaction in the lungs and airways, resulting in breathing problems, coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Sulfatrim DS can cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

Side Effects

Common sulfatrim DS side effects include high potassium levels, anorexia, fungal overgrowth, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic skin reactions are the most common sulfatrim DS side effects; however, these are not the only side effects that can occur. Call your doctor immediately if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.

With a valid prescription from your doctor, you can buy sulfatrim DS 800/160 mg online at a competitive price here at Canada Pharmacy.

Reference:

1. Sulfatrim DS. Vaughan, Ontario: AA Pharma Inc.; 2021.

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Dr. Muncy (PharmD) studied science and education as an undergraduate before attending the Appalachian College of Pharmacy where she completed her PharmD in three years. She is currently using her pharmacy and healthcare expertise to write medical content for clients all around the world. She is focused on delivering the most current, accurate, and engaging information to healthcare professionals and patients. Read More....

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