Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your
doctor
, with a full glass of water (8 ounces / 240 milliliters). If stomach upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely risk of kidney stones forming, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Can you take sulfamethoxazole with orange juice?
Orange juice
is not expected to interact
.
Can you take sulfamethoxazole with juice?
Get your child to drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice, or milk while they are taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Your child may take sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim with or without food.
What foods should I avoid while taking sulfamethoxazole?
If you use the injection form of this medicine, do not eat or drink
anything that contains propylene glycol
(an ingredient in many processed foods, soft drinks, and medicines). Dangerous effects could occur. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim could make you sunburn more easily.
Does sulfamethoxazole need to be taken with food?
Take this medication by mouth, as directed by your doctor, with a full glass of water (8 ounces / 240 milliliters). If stomach upset occurs, take with food
or milk
. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely risk of kidney stones forming, unless your doctor advises you otherwise.
Is sulfamethoxazole a strong antibiotic?
4. Bottom Line. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is
an effective combination antibiotic
Can I drink coffee while taking sulfamethoxazole?
No interactions
were found between caffeine / sodium benzoate and Sulfatrim. 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.
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
.
Should I take a probiotic with sulfamethoxazole?
If you have diarrhea after taking Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim), try taking probiotic supplements to help lessen this side effect.
How does sulfamethoxazole make you feel?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
How many days do you take sulfamethoxazole?
Adults—1 tablet (DS tablet) of 800 milligrams (mg) of sulfamethoxazole and 160 mg of trimethoprim, 2 tablets of 400 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg of trimethoprim, or 4 teaspoonfuls or 20 milliliters (mL) of oral liquid every 12 hours for
10 to 14 days
. Your doctor may adjust this dose if needed.
How long does sulfamethoxazole stay in your system?
Detectable amounts of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are present in the blood
24 hours after
drug administration.
What infections does sulfamethoxazole treat?
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including
urinary tract infections
, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery
Is sulfamethoxazole stronger than amoxicillin?
Gastrointestinal side effects were more common with amoxicillin-clavulanate (p less than 0.0001). Our results suggest that for acute otitis media twice
-daily trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is more effective clinically
and produces fewer side effects than twice-daily amoxicillin-clavulanate.
Does sulfamethoxazole have penicillin in it?
Yes, Bactrim DS contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
It is in no way related to Penicillin
. It is safe to take if you are allergic to Penicillin.
