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Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim Tablets, Usp 800mg/160mg Double Strength
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I am giving 15 tablets twice a day to my horse. Could you tell me what this takes care of? Is it for pain or an antibiotic? I want to know what it is for - please and thank you.
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Can i give sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim 800 mg to a horse for coughing and inflammation?
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filly™ Says:
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim tablets are an antibiotic. Does your horse have an infection or has it been injured, i.e. puncture wound?
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horse lover Says:
What is the normal dosage for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS 800-160, for horses
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cuvtixo Says:
Co-trimoxazole- antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. The name co-trimoxazole is the British Approved Name, and has been marketed worldwide under many trade names including Septra (GSK), Bactrim (Roche)
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brandy smith Says:
Its an antibiotic, i hv 4 horses n never herd of a horse tkn anythng like this
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Lissa Says:
We have used Sulfa/Trimeth on our horses for years. It is an antibiotic that works wonders for wounds! Plus you can give it orally as opposed to Penicillin which has to be given as an injection into the muscle.
Has anyone used Sulfa/Trimeth as a topical antibiotic? One of our horses has a large wound on the top inside part of his back leg. It is healing well but he does have a pocket forming on the bottom part of the wound. We are thinking about making a paste of the antibiotic to put directly into the pocket. Any thoughts?
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Izzy Says:
"Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim is one of the most commonly used antimicrobials in the treatment of horses."
Tells You All About The Medicine:
equimed.com/drugs-and-medications/reference/sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
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windrider Says:
The dosage is not clear. One poster said she gives 15 tablets twice a day but I don't know how much the horse weighs. The chart on the linked site is not clear enough to me to start giving on my own calculations. Does any vet out there or other person who has experience with this drug please tell me how many tablets an 1100 lb. horse would need? It has been 6 years since I've used this for one of my horses and have forgotten.
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windrider Says:
Your reply was posted long ago (2005) but if you, or anyone out there knows the proper dosage for an 1100 lb. horse, please let me know. I know you said 15 tabs 2X daily, but for what size horse?
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Missy Says:
Can sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets be given with food, of in feed instead of an oral paste?
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Sheri Says:
Yes, I have given this in food. My horse weighs 1200 lbs and it is prescribes 12 tabs twice a day for 10 days added in food
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Sam Says:
was told proper dose it 1 tablet (dbl strength- 800mg/160mg) per 100 pounds of animal
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Kay Says:
Any ideas on how to get horse to eat sulfa/tmp pills in feed? I have tried chopped carrots & apples and brown sugar, but he eats around halved pills. I also tried crushing pills and now he won't eat it at all! Please help!
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Minipone Says:
I "melt" my tablets in a very small amount of water and then add some Karo syrup and mix into their feed. No problem getting them to lick it all up.
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Sarah Says:
Dissolve the tablets in a little apple juice and put it on top off feed or feed through a syringe. Obviously, I choose the former.
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Duke Says:
Faster to make a paste and squirt it by syringe inside cheek. Horses differ in what flavors "turn them on" so applesauce could work for one and molasses for another. But some will taste it in feed and refuse to eat it no matter what you mix with it.
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Linda Says:
one tablet per 100lbs. I'm giving 10 tablets twice a day for my 1000 lb horse. He has a possible septic knee infection. He is also taking 1 gram bute twice a day for the swelling.
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GinLot Says:
If giving SMZ's the best way to get them to eat the pills is to grind the dose (15 tabs for 1100 lb horse with a coffee grinder) then put in container and mix with a small amount of Guiness beer, (not cheap beer) and then put with beet pulp or feed with a little molasses. Makes a paste and even our picky eaters will eat this mixture. fighting a bacterial infection with SMZs as we speak.
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Barb Says:
I mix beet pulp with my horses feed and I crush 15 tablets and mix with it and they eat it right down. Sometimes I do have one that got hurt and he was smart so I did the above and mixed some molasses with it. Sometimes you have to try to cover up the smell or taste they can pick out.
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Kat Says:
Dissolve in warm applesauce and feed with a large syringe - no needle - . Horses love applesauce.
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none Says:
Re: Kay (# 13) 
Not in feed, but if you put it in a tiny bit of water, the pills dissolve quickly. I administer it orally through a syringe. Very easy to do.
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ck Says:
Re: Kay (# 13)
Put tablets in a cup add enough water to cover tablets , they dissolve then add and mix in feed and it will eat it all.
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Bivi Says:
I was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole -TMP DS for UTI. I feel a bit intimidated to take with all its side effects plus the fact that years ago I had two bad side effect experiences with other antibiotics. I would appreciate anyone that has taken this antibiotic can give me any feedback of their experience and outcome. Thanks!
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Lin Says:
Has anyone experienced back and hip pain with groin pain occasionally while taking Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim? I also have horrible headaches and am having a hard time sleeping at night.
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Mathius Says:
I have warts on my mouth and it's dry. Can cotrimoxazole help? A doctor has prescribed it for me.
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Belinda Says:
Can I take sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim 800/160mg along with a steroid? I have a spider bite on my upper thigh with the spot turning black and causing lots of pain. The Dr. said there is an infection.
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Donna Says:
I was given this sulfamethoxazole antibiotic three days ago and feel no difference. I would like to know when I can expect to feel better? How long does it take to get sulfamethoxazole in your system?
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DORIS Says:
My brother is 58 yrs old. He has fallen 3 times yesterday and today he fell backwards. He has a bacterial skin infection on his face. Could sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim 800-160mg tb be causing this? He has taken about half of the prescription.
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Amber Says:
I was given sulfamethoxazole yesterday for a UTI. I took one pill yesterday and thought I was drinking enough water but around 3.5-4 hours after I took it my mouth became super dry. I thought I was having an allergic reaction and took some Benadryl and called the pharmacist and she said to skip a pill and try again today but I'm still feeling really dry and I've already drunk 1.5 bottles of water within an hour. How much water should I drink while on sulfamethoxazole?
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Janie Says:
I have a G tube for feeding through my stomach. It contains milk. Is it alright to take sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim with this food?
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