If you have to take an antacid containing aluminum and/or magnesium, make sure that you take it
at least 2 hours before or after your antibiotic
. Let your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know if your infection does not seem to be getting better.
What medications should not be taken with Bactrim?
- SELECTED PHOTOSENSITIZERS/TRETINOIN-MEQUINOL.
- TRIMETHOPRIM/DOFETILIDE.
- ANTIMICROBIALS/LIVE TYPHOID VACCINE.
- SULFONAMIDES/METHENAMINE.
Can you take antacid with Bactrim?
No interactions
were found between aluminum hydroxide / calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone and Bactrim. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take calcium carbonate with Bactrim?
No interactions were found between Bactrim IV and calcium carbonate. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
What foods should I avoid while taking Bactrim?
Manufacturers add sulfites to
wine
, beer and some medications as a preservative. Bactrim can cause reactions when taken with products containing alcohol. If you have kidney disease, Bactrim could also raise potassium levels so you may need to restrict foods high in potassium.
Why can’t you take antacids with some antibiotics?
Antacids and antidiarrhoeal preparations, in particular, can
delay and reduce the absorption of antibiotics
such as tetracyclines and clindamycin, by combining with them in the gastrointestinal tract to form chelates or complexes.
Can I take antacid with amoxicillin?
No interactions
were found between amoxicillin and Tums Chewy Bites. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take my vitamins with Bactrim?
No interactions were found between Bactrim and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
Can Magnesium be taken with Bactrim?
No interactions were found
between Bactrim and magnesium oxide.
Can you take Vitamin C while on Bactrim?
No interactions
were found between sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Should I eat yogurt while taking Bactrim?
No interactions were found between Bactrim and yogurt. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Always consult your healthcare provider
.
Why do you have to drink lots of water with Bactrim?
Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication
to lower the unlikely risk of kidney stones forming
, unless your doctor advises you otherwise. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
What should you not take with Bactrim?
| Drug(s) Recommendation | Cyclosporine Avoid concurrent use | Digoxin Monitor serum digoxin levels | Indomethacin Avoid concurrent use | Pyrimethamine Avoid concurrent use |
|---|
Can I drink tea while taking antibiotics?
In almost every case and for all types of antibiotics they tested, the researchers found that drinking
green tea
at the same time as taking the antibiotics appeared to increase the action of the antibiotics and reduce drug resistance in bacteria. In certain cases, even low concentrations of green tea were effective.
What to avoid while on antibiotics?
- Grapefruit — You should avoid both the fruit and the juice of this sour citrus product. …
- Excess Calcium — Some studies show that excess calcium interferes with absorption. …
- Alcohol — Mixing alcohol and antibiotics can lead to a host of unpleasant side effects.
What is the best antibiotic for a bacterial infection?
Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics such as
amoxicillin, erythromycin and ciprofloxacin
.
