Bactrim
Sulfamethoxazole · Trimethoprim
Formulated to alleviate systematic bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target microbial growth.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredients
- Sulfamethoxazole · Trimethoprim
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg + 80mg · 800mg + 160mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Bactrim, depending on stock.
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
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- 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
formulated to alleviate systematic bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target microbial growth.
Mechanism of action
Cooperatively blocks sequential steps of bacterial tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis, preventing cellular reproduction.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Interferes with folate metabolism. High risk. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Bactrim is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.