Treats urinary tract infections.Belongs to a group of drugs called antibacterials
Brand Names:
Trimpex, Proloprim
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimethoprim. Trimethoprim should not be taken by patients have anemia
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
Keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor has ordered, even if you feel better. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your infection may return.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking phenytoin (Dilantin®).
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
