What Is Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Susp

can i use Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Susp for sore throat an coughing ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, so it will not help with a sore throat and cough that has been caused by a cold, or flu virus. It doesn't treat those symptoms and will only help if there is an infection present. Have you consulted your doctor?

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my daughter was persribed sulfamethoxazole tmp susp nd i lost the papers frm the doctor can some one please tell me wat it is used for? ## It is an antibotic for an infection. ## yes i understand tht but i dont know wat kind of infection....i have found tht it treats alot of them and i was trying to pin point which one it was ## What type of infection did she have? As was already stated, it is an antibiotic and treats various infections, but there is no way for us to know what she was being treated for. Have you tried asking her doctor? ## yws i have nd he said tht she had infection but didnt know which one he said tht he gave her this to get rid of wat ever she has nd to prevent it from getting worse ## my four year old drank her eight year old sisters 10 ml of sulfamethoxazole for her...

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PAR QUE SIRBE ESTA MEDICINA ## Sulfametoxazol / trimetoprim es una combinación de antibióticos utilizados para tratar varios tipos de infecciones. Los efectos secundarios comunes pueden incluir: náuseas, somnolencia, erupción cutánea y diarrea. Puedes leer más sobre ello: ¿Tiene alguna otra pregunta? ## Does the antibiotic Sulfamethe/Ttimethoprim contain Cipro.? They told me to take it for my ear infection. But im frighten that it may contain Cipro since im allergic to that. ## Contiene Cipro?

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I can't find the paper for this medication and I'm not sure what it is used for. ## I have this medicine in my medicine cabnet and not sure what it is used for. ## Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic for infections. ## does anybody know if this medicine interacts with robitussin cf, ventolin hfa, or amoxicillin? its important that i find out because of my 3 month old, breat fed son. ## Is sulfamethoxazole-tmp susp used to treat high potassium? ## can this antibiotic be used for colds? Does it only work on UTI'S?

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My 9month old was given sulfamethoxazloe 1 teaspoon twice a day. He is not eating a lot at all and his stool is a gray kind of clay color with a very bad smell. Should i be concerned? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and it is a little difficult to say what side effects it may cause in a child. Have you contacted his doctor? It is advisable to do so anytime you see odd effects and aren't certain about them, especially in a child. ## little hives all over almost looks like flea bites third day into this medecine 1 year old

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Does this stuff expire? I can not find an expiration date on it at all. ## According to the pamphlet linked below, this particular medication has a shelf life of 5 years (for both, Tablets as well as the Oral suspension), if stored properly (i.e. - below 30°C.): roche-australia.com2Ffmfiles2Fre72290052Fdownloads2Fantibiotics2Fbactrim-pi.pdf I hope this info helps! ## Was it already mixed into liquid form by your pharmacy? If so, then the expiration for such suspensions is usually very short, about a week to 10 days. Learn more Bactrim details here. If it's still in powder form, then it will have a much longer shelf life. Have you tried contacting the dispensing pharmacy to ask?

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My 18 month old daughter was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole W Tmp Susp for a UTI and I was wondering if anyone has ever had problems with not being able to sleep while taking this medicine? ## It is very difficult to say how a medication is going to affect anyone, because everyone's metabolism is different and this is especially true when it comes to infants. There are some adults that have reported having this problem, so it really isn't too surprising. Other side effects may include: nausea, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other comments or questions?

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What is the shelf life for Sulfamethoxazole-tmp? ## In the US, all prescription medications, other than liquids, must be good for one year from the date the prescription was filled. Sulfamethoxazole an Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have SMZ-TMP DS Tabs over 6 years old. They have been in the original dispensed container in a drawer. Are they still good? ## What is the shelf life of Sulfamethoxazole-tmp susp 150ml refrigerated and room temp? ## I have a Urinary Tract Infection and found these pills from a previous treatment (about 12 pills). They expired on 4/2015. Are they safe to take now? ## If I ta...

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I have suspicions that I am pregnant and have even taking this medicine twice a day orally for acne for a couple weeks. I tested myself last night and it said I was not pregnant. I was wondering if this medicine can give false negative results? And how likely it is? ## I'm not aware of anything showing that this antibiotic is known to cause false results on a pregnancy test. However, if you believe you are pregnant, you should consult your doctor to have an actual lab test performed, since they are the most reliable. Are there any other questions or comments?

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TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THIS WAS FOR... ## what are the sideeffects? ## Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim is an antibacterial/antibiotic agent, used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarhea. You can read more here: Did you have any other questions?

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antibiotic prescribed for staph infection ## Why do we have to take water with this drug? ## does sulfamethoxazole-tmp have sulfa in it?

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