SULFAMETHOXAZOLE + TRIMETOPRIM (BACTRIM FORTE) works for a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections).  SULFAMETHOXAZOLE + TRIMETOPRIM also works to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). It’s a doctor prescription (SULFAMETHOXAZOLE + TRIMETOPRIM) medicine.

DEVA Pharma LTD. of TURKEY mfg BACTRIM FORTE. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. BACTRIM FORTE tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side effects:

The most common side effects of SULFAMETHOXAZOLE + TRIMETOPRIM are:

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: muscle weakness, mental/mood changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, blood in the urine), extreme drowsiness, signs of low blood sugar (such as sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling hands/feet).

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.