Bactrim
Sulfamethoxazole · Trimethoprim
A sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination for urinary tract infections and pneumocystis pneumonia. Each ingredient blocks a different step in the same pathway.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400mg + 80mg | 90 tablets | $76.00 | $0.84 |
| 400mg + 80mg | 120 tablets | $91.00 | $0.76 |
| 400mg + 80mg | 180 tablets | $123.00 | $0.68 |
| 400mg + 80mg | 270 tablets | $177.00 | $0.66 |
| 400mg + 80mg | 360 tablets | $220.00 | $0.61 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 60 tablets | $75.00 | $1.25 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 90 tablets | $98.00 | $1.09 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 120 tablets | $119.00 | $0.99 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 180 tablets | $162.00 | $0.90 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 270 tablets | $227.00 | $0.84 |
| 800mg + 160mg | 360 tablets | $292.00 | $0.81 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Sulfamethoxazole · Trimethoprim
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg + 80mg · 800mg + 160mg
This listing uses Bactrim as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Bactrim vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Bactrim details
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections · Pneumocystis Pneumonia · Shigellosis
- Alternative names
- sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim
- Therapeutic class
- Folate Synthesis Inhibitor Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfonamide Antibacterial
- Known off-label uses
- toxoplasmosis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; decreased appetite
- Moderate side effects
- mild rash; pruritus; headache
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Methotrexate; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two months of age, children, and adults.
Contraindications
megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency; severe renal impairment; infants under two months
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
A sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination for urinary tract infections and pneumocystis pneumonia. Each ingredient blocks a different step in the same pathway.
Mechanism of action
Cooperatively blocks sequential steps of bacterial tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis, preventing cellular reproduction.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Interferes with folate metabolism. High risk. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Bactrim is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.