Dosage For Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim

I have the 800mg/160mg pills and want to cut them up to give to a dog with a UTI but I am unsure which mg dose I use to figure out how much to give to a 10# dog. Other web sites say 13mg per lb every 24hrs for dogs which would be 130mg a day, is that based on the 800mg of Sulfa. or the 160mg of the Trip? ## I have a dog approximatel 25 lbs or less. She frequently trys to pee and I have on hand SMZ TMP DS 800/160 how much do I give her. ## The following dosing guidelines relating to Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim DS (800/160) are from a pet med store and is not intended to be taken as professional medical advice. However it may help provide beneficial insight as to what may be appropriate: *13mg per pound of pet's body weight by mouth every 24 hours *May be divided into two doses ...

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What does this medication look like? ## Well, since it is a generic for Bactrim, there are many on the market and they will all have different markings, depending on the dosage and manfacturer. Some markings include: IP 272 5898 V MP 85 93 089 IP 271 MP 81 E 112 SZ 286 DAN DAN 5547 33 BIOCRAFT And this is in no way a comprehensive list. Do any of these match the pill you are asking about? If not, please post back with the imprint from your tablet and I will gladly look it up for you.

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Can Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim 800 160 Tabs Be Given To Cattle and at what dosage? ## I have to apologize for not having all of the information you've asked for, but I'm not a veterinarian and have not studied the use of medications in animals. Learn more Bactrim details here. That said, yes it is listed as being approved for use in cattle, but I don't know what the dosage would be. Does anyone else have an idea on this?

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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. ## Can i give sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim 800 mg to a horse for coughing and inflammation? ## Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim tablets are an antibiotic. Does your horse have an infection or has it been injured, i.e. puncture wound? ## What is the normal dosage for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS 800-160, for horses ## 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 (G...

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I have Sulfamethoxazole/tmp ss and my pills have the numbers 5697 on it. Do I have a different strength or what? ## Correction on the numbers on the pills: 5897 and a cursive v on the other side..... ## This tablet contains 400mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 80mgs of the Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, which is an antibiotic. What dosage were you supposed to have?

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white oval pill with sz/286 markings. what is the mg??? ## The milligram dosage for this pill is Sulfamethoxazole (800 mg) + Trimethoprim DS (160 mg). 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.

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How Long Can You Be On This Prescription At A time i have been on three rounds for a boil on my butt. This last time it was for 15 days 2 pills a day and the boil came back again. The medicine makes me feel so bad is their anything else that i can take. the DR said that if the boil comes back that i will haft to take it up to 6 months is this necessary to be on this medicine for a long period of time.What will happen if i just let the boil come to head on its own instead of getting it lanced every time and going on the medicine.I NEED HELP PLEASE. ## The usual oral adult dosage for Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole 160 mg-800 mg (1 double-strength tablet) is every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days. I personally have not heard of anyone needing to take this specific antibiotic for any length of ti...

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my pill is white oblong I was just wondering what the difference is regarding the info i have noted in the subject area, versus the 58 59 and letter v you indicate on your info. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is the generic for the antibiotic Bactrim and, as a generic, it is manufactured by several different companies. So the only difference in the 2 you've mentioned is that they have been manufactured by different companies. By law, even though the medication and dosage may be the same, each company has to use different imprints, so if there would be an emergency, such as accidentally tainted product, the manufacturer can be identified, so the matter can be properly handled. Is there anything else I can help with? Learn more Bactrim details here.

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Began taking a pill last night of sulfamethoxazole/tmp for cellulitis. Wanted to take it this morning by 8 am. To stay on schedule. But just ate some grapefruit for breakfast. I didn't notice instructions not to eat grapefruit. At what time should I now take my medicine? How long should I wait? ## Grapefruit may slightly reduce the efficacy of your next dosage, but it doesn't cause aNY seriously dangerous interactionS, thus it is usually best to continue with your dosing schedule and just avoid grapefruit for the rest of the duration you that are taking it. You should always double check with your doctor, of course, but in most cases, there is no serious concern. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-alle...

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In the case of the sde effect of fatal blood problem or fatal liver problem: Ate they we with long term usage or very high dosage. If your blood count is 400 instead of 410 up should taking this medication make it become more anemic. Does most people tolerate it okay. ## Hello, Pauly! How are you? No, actually a large percentage of people, according to the FDA, have bad reactions or are allergic to this medication. Thus, if you have reason to be concerned about how it may affect you, it would be best to speak to your doctor about possibly trying a different antibiotic. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have sulfamethoxazole temp 800/160 I have hepatitis c an...

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What is this used to treat? ## This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections. The specific dosage which you are referring to contains Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg. ## tengo ardor al orinar y voy muchas veces al baÑo tengo esta pastilla sulfamethtrimethoprim , me la puedo tomar. gracias ## Sorry if the spanish below is not good, but I used Google to translate it: usted podría estar experimentando una reacción alérgica leve o efectos secundarios. Yo recomendaría que usted hable con su médico para ver si necesita cambiar los medicamentos. "you might be experiencing a mild allergic reaction or side effects. I would recommend that you talk to your doctor to see if you need to switch medications." ## does this med...

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todler 5yrs old. Gave 5ml purbex. Stil getting fever with chils every 4 hours. Giving 15ml ponstan 4 pain. Must i increase purbex dosage? ## How is the child doing, now? Purbac contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic used to treat infections and it isn't going to help any faster if you up the dosage, so you should only use what the doctor instructed you to. Learn more Purbac details here.

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Will a seven day dose work. I went to Mexico to buy it and the box only has 14 and the dosage is for 1 every 12 hours. ## The dosing schedule for this drug is largely dependent on the severity of the type of infection you may be dealing with. For example: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 14 days. For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea, the usual adult dosage is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 5 days. The recommended dosage for patients with documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours given in equally divided doses every 6 hours...

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What is the usual dosage for this med? Dr. gave a sample for the earache, but failed to tell the amount. ## Based on my research, dosage requirements for this medication can depend largely on what you are taking it for. However the "average" oral dose of Sulfamethoxazole (800 mg) + Trimethoprim (160 mg) DS (double strength) for an adult would be to take a pill every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. Even if this is the average dosage for most conditions, it would probably still be best to confirm what your doctor recommends for YOU. This oral medication should be taken by mouth with a full glass of water or as directed by your doctor. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns about this...

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my pupps head is swolin on her head can i give her the medication ## Purbac contains the active ingredient Cotrimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim), which is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. From what I could gather, it can be used for dogs; as some dogs are prescribed it from vets. I don't know however, what the recommended dosage would be for a dog. You may want to call up a vet office to determine what a proper dosage would be based on the size of your dog or what type of dog it is. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps! ## Hi is purbac tablets for HIV people? ## I am hiv positive and starting to develop boils.will purbac help?

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## can i freeze vicodin after date expires? ## can i freeze vicodin? ## i have a greeb oblong tablet with V on one side and 51/18 on the other. I was told it was a vicodin. I have never seen green ones. I mysself get the white ones. ## oval white pill numbers on one side only 93 089 Think it is vicodin (not sure) ## 93 089 is an antibiotic which contains Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals. It is generic for a number of meds such as Bactrim and Septra ... ## I FOUNDA WHITE OVAL PILL AND I KNOW ITS VICODIN AND THE TOTAL IMPRINT SAYS: M367 WHAT IS THE DOSAGE ## oval white pill with M360 on one side. I think that it is Vicodin. What strenth is it? ## I believe it is a 750

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I have a urinary tract infection and need antibiotic. I have a refill for the drug listed above. Is it a good medication for what I have? My Doctors office is closed today and I need it now. ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections. Dosage guidelines for a UTI are as follows: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim 800/160 mg every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## my father is over 90 years old and having problem to urinate for two days now ## He should see a doctor. He could have something wrong with his kidneys.

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Pill imprint H 49 has been identified as Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim 800 mg / 160 mg, is this the same as the pill IP 272? I ask because I have been using the IP 272 pill for 7 years, and my pharmacy just filled it with the H 49 version. Same strength? same drug? Please advise ## Yes, they both contain the same medications in the same dosages. It is completely normal for your pharmacy to switch which manufacturers product they have on hand, depending on who was offering the cheapest price, at the time they needed to restock their supply. Are there any other questions or comments?

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my doctor has told me to take two of the sulfamethoxazole-tmp twice a day, and I'm really feeling sick since I've taken the second one, is this not an awful high dosage to be taken. ## The dose of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim largely depends on the type of infection you have and how severe it is. However, these pills you have marked "IP 272" are regarded as "double-strength tablets". For most infections, I found that the dosing schedule was one double strength tablet (800mg/160mg) every 12 hours for roughly 7-10 days; so if you feel like you're taking too much, I would suggest contacting your doctor about this concern. Some of these antibiotics have very harsh side effects and I don't blame anyone for wanting get off of them as soon as possible. ## I a...

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Sulfameth/Trimeth 800/1APX and novo-Trimel DS 800/160mg and Septra DS 800/160mg - are these the same mediations except the one without the DS is single strength? ## All three of those medications appear to have the same dosage of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim. The DS does stand for double-strength, however I'm not sure what the "1APX" stands for, as not even google can figure that one out Lol. Did you mean to put 160mgs? Whether or not it says DS at the end, it still seems to contain the same amount of Sulfamethoxazole as the others, and in therefore should also have the same amount of Trimethoprim. There are different dosages of this drug out there, but all of these ones are "DS" dosages. I hope this logic helps! ## thank you , no it was 1APX on the bottle ...

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