| Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | 112.000000000000 | Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | S | English | Pharmacy | NA | NA | Immune system | Drugs and Supplements | Caregivers
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2010-02-24T05:00:00Z | | | | | | 8.10000000000000 | 59.3000000000000 | 936.000000000000 | | Drugs (A-Z) | Drug A-Z | <p class="akh-article-overview">Your child needs to take the medicine called sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. This information sheet explains what sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p> | <p>Your child needs to take the medicine called sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. This information sheet explains what sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>What is sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?</h2><p>Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is a medicine called an antibiotic.
<a href="/Article?contentid=1120&language=English">Antibiotics</a> are used to treat or prevent certain types of infections caused by bacteria. </p><p>Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is made up of 2 medicines, sulfamethoxazole and
<a href="/Article?contentid=257&language=English">trimethoprim</a>.</p><p>You may hear sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim called by its brand names, Septra, Bactrim, Apo-Sulfatrim, or Novo-Trimel. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim comes in tablet and liquid form. </p> | <h2>Before giving sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim to your child</h2><p>Tell the doctor if your child has:</p><ul><li>an allergy to sulfonamides or sulfa drugs </li><li>an allergy to trimethoprim </li></ul><h3>Talk with the doctor or pharmacist if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </h3><ul><li>
<a href="/Article?contentid=841&language=English">anemia</a> or other blood problems </li><li>glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency </li><li> kidney disease<br></li><li>liver disease </li><li>porphyria </li></ul> | <h2>How should you give your child sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?</h2><p>Follow these instructions when giving your child sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim:</p><ul><li>Give your child sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for as long as the doctor or pharmacist tells you, even if your child seems better. Talk to your child's doctor before you stop giving sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for any reason. </li><li>Give your child sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim at the same times of the day, exactly as your child's doctor or pharmacist tells you. Pick a time that is easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li><li>Give your child sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim with a full glass of water or other liquid. Get your child to drink plenty of fluids such as water, juice, or milk while they are taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. </li><li>Your child may take sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim with or without food. It may be given with food or milk if it upsets your child's stomach. </li><li>If your child is taking liquid sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, shake the bottle well. Use the special spoon or syringe that the pharmacist gave you to measure and give the dose. </li></ul> | <h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?</h2><ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li><li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time. </li><li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose. </li></ul> | <h2>How long does sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim take to work?</h2><p>Your child may begin to feel better a few days after starting sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.</p> | <h2>What are the possible side effects of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?</h2><p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. Check with your child's doctor if your child continues to have any of these side effects and they do not go away or they bother your child: </p><ul><li>upset stomach </li><li>
<a href="/Article?contentid=7&language=English">diarrhea</a> (loose, watery stools) </li><li>
<a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a> (throwing up) </li><li>loss of appetite </li><li>headache </li><li>dizziness </li></ul><p>Call your child's doctor during office hours if your child has any of these side effects:</p><ul><li>increased sensitivity of skin to sun </li><li>a pain or burning feeling when your child urinates that is new or does not get better </li></ul><h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's doctor right away or take your child to the Emergency Department if your child has any of these side effects: </h3><ul><li>severe skin rash (rash covering large part of body, with fever or blisters) </li><li>hives (raised, red itchy areas on the skin) </li><li>yellowing of the eyes or skin </li><li>unusual bruising or bleeding </li><li>swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat </li><li>trouble breathing </li></ul> | <h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?</h2><p>Before your child has any kind of operation, even on the teeth, or an emergency treatment, tell the doctor or dentist that your child is taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. </p><p>Check with your child's doctor or pharmacist before giving your child any other medicines (prescription, non-prescription, herbal, or natural products). </p><p>sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim may make your child's skin more likely to sunburn. To help prevent sunburn:</p><ul><li>Avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time. </li><li>When outside, cover your child with clothing and a hat. </li><li>Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. </li><li>Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds. </li></ul> | <h2>What other important information should you know about sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim?<br></h2><ul><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to the doctor or pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim to last through weekends, holidays, and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least 2 days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills. </li><li>Keep sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim tablets and liquid at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store it in the bathroom or kitchen. </li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines. </li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.png | Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | Cotrimoxazole | False | | | | | | | | |
