Bactrim is an antibacterial drug used to treat infections caused by a wide variety of bacteria that infect the respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal or skin systems. The active ingredients of this medicine are sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, two antibacterial compounds that prevent the growth of bacteria and cause their death.
Bactrim is produced by the Roche laboratory and can be purchased as a tablet or pediatric suspension in conventional pharmacies with a prescription.
Bactrim price
The price of Bactrim varies between 20 and 35 reais, and the price can vary according to the amount of tablets.
Indications of Bactrim
Bactrim is indicated for the treatment of bacterial diseases such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis, sinusitis, boils, abscesses, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, cholera, infected wounds, osteomyelitis or gonorrhea.
How to use Bactrim
The way Bactrim is used is usually:
- Adults and children over 12 years: 1 or 2 tablets every 12 hours after main meals;
- Children aged 6 to 12 years: 1 measurement of the pediatric suspension (10 ml), every 12 hours or according to medical indications;
- Children aged 6 months to 5 years: ½ measurement of the pediatric suspension (5 ml) every 12 hours;
- Children under 5 months: ¼ of the pediatric suspension (2.5 ml) every 12 hours.
However, depending on the type of infection, the doctor may prescribe another dosage to the patient.
Side Effects of Bactrim
The main side effects of Bactrim include nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, fungal infections, or liver problems.
Contraindications of Bactrim
Bactrim is contraindicated for newborns and patients with liver, kidney, or Dofetilide treatment. In addition, Bactrim should also not be used by patients with hypersensitivity to Sulfonamide or Trimethoprim.
