Bactrium DS Tab

BACTRIM DS TABLET is a combination of Sulphamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, which belong to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage lung infections (pneumonia or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia) caused by a bacteria called Pneumocystis jirovecii and toxoplasmosis (infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite).

It can also be used to manage urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections (such as bronchitis), ear infections (such as otitis media), and an infection called nocardiosis, which can affect the lungs, skin, and brain. BACTRIM DS TABLET is suitable for use both in adults and in adolescents (aged 12 years or older).

Take BACTRIM DS TABLET for the stipulated duration as instructed by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy to achieve better results. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.

Before taking BACTRIM DS TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have asthma, any allergic conditions, genetic disorders, blood-related disorders, folic acid deficiency, high blood potassium levels or if you are malnourished as a precaution.

Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking BACTRIM DS TABLET are headaches, nausea, diarrhea, high blood potassium levels, fungal infections of the mouth or vagina, and skin rashes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.