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What is Sulphamethoxazole-TMP (generic Bactrim DS) and what are its uses?

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What is Sulphamethoxazole-TMP (generic Bactrim DS) and what are its uses?

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Bactrim DS is a combination of two antibiotics. Bactrim DS is used to treat infections of the urinary tract, middle ear, and respiratory tract (bronchitis). Bactrim DS is also used for traveler’s diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS or cancer patients. Top How does Sulphamethoxazole-TMP (generic Bactrim DS) treat? Bactrim DS tablets contain Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. Sulfamethoxazole belongs to the sulphonamide group of antibiotics. Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole both work inside the bacterial cell, where they stop the manufacture of a substance called folic acid. Folic acid is necessary for the production of genetic material (DNA). Without the production of DNA the bacteria is not able to reproduce, and the spread of the infection is stopped (a bacteriostatic effect). Top Dosage: How should you take Sulphamethoxazole-TMP (generic Bactrim DS)? Take Bactrim tablets orally. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take Bactrim tablets with a full glass