Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Sulfonamide antibiotic
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Urinary tract infections
Middle ear infections in children
Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults
Treatment and prevention of pneumonia in adults with weakened immune systems
Traveler’s diarrhea
Shigellosis (enteritis or diarrhea caused by Shigella species of bacteria)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Bactrim Drug Class
Bactrim (bak truhm) is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It contains two active ingredients - sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Bactrim Age Range
Bactrim is approved for use in adults and children. However, this medication is not recommended for pediatric patients less than 2 months of age.
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