Medicine detail

Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole

Used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed.

Sulfonamide antibiotic combination Infectious disease ID 30
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What It Is Used For

Used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed.

Active Ingredient

sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Chemical Name

trimethoprim plus sulfamethoxazole

Common Brands

Bactrim, Septra

Generic / Alternate Names

TMP-SMX, co-trimoxazole

Tracking Note

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