What is Septra/Sulfatrim used for?

This medicine is an antibiotic and is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Septra/Sulfatrim be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

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When should Septra/Sulfatrim not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications if you have certain types of liver disease, blood disorders, severe reduction of kidney function, in case of a a premature newborn or a child younger than two months of age.

What precautions should I follow when taking Septra/Sulfatrim?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure if you have liver or kidney damage, urinary obstruction, blood disorders, allergies, or bronchial asthma

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Septra/Sulfatrim?

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy. Determine your response to this medication before engaging in potentially dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery. This medication may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. If you notice any unusual skin rash or peeling, contact your doctor immediately.

What are the side effects of Septra/Sulfatrim?

Most severe: Abdominal or stomach cramps and pain (severe), abdominal or stomach tenderness, anxiety, blood in urine, bluish fingernails, lips, or skin, confusion, depression, diarrhea (watery and severe; may also be bloody), difficulty breathing, drowsiness, fever, general feeling of illness, greatly increased or decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine, hallucinations, headache (severe), increased thirst, lower back pain, muscle pain or weakness, nausea, nervousness, pain at site of injection, pain or burning while urinating, seizures (convulsions), stiff neck or back, swelling of front part of neck.

Most common: Diarrhea, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, mouth sores or swelling of the tongue, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight.

Other: Itching, skin rash aching of joints and muscles, difficulty swallowing, pale skin, redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin, sore throat and fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual tiredness or weakness, yellow eyes or skin

How should I take Septra/Sulfatrim?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.