How is bactrim prescribed?

Typical dosing for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) Urinary tract infections, Shigellosis, and Middle ear infections: The typical dose of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) for adults is 800 mg/160 mg (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) taken by mouth every 12 hours for 5 to 14 days.

How do you take 800 mg bactrim?

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.

How many times a day do you take Bactrim for UTI?

Yes, Bactrim is commonly used to treat UTIs. The usual adult dosage of Bactrim DS is 1 tablet every 12 hours, or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours. The length of treatment may vary from 3 days to 14 days.

Can you take Bactrim DS twice a day?

For adults and children over 12 years, the usual dose of BACTRIM DS is one tablet twice per day.

Is Bactrim a tablet or capsule?

BACTRIM (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a synthetic antibacterial combination product available in DS (double strength) tablets, each containing 800 mg sulfamethoxazole and 160 mg trimethoprim; in tablets, each containing 400 mg sulfamethoxazole and 80 mg trimethoprim for oral administration.

What is the generic name of Bactrim?

GENERIC NAME: SULFAMETHOXAZOLE/TRIMETHOPRIM- ORAL (sull-fuh-meth-OX-uh-zole/try-METH-oh-prim)

Is Augmentin a Bactrim?

Augmentin and Bactrim are different types of antibiotics. Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic and a beta-lactamase inhibitor and Bactrim is a combination of an anti-bacterial sulfonamide (a “sulfa” drug) and a folic acid inhibitor.

What’s the generic for Bactrim?

One common medication prescribed by doctors is trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (sometimes called co-trimoxazole or TMP/SMX), the generic form of Bactrim. Trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole works by destroying bacteria in the body, which can alleviate bacterial infections.