What is Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim?
Urinary, skin and other infections.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Two drugs that block bacteria from making folic acid.
What is it used for?
Urinary, skin and other infections. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Flavored oral suspension. Flavored suspensions are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide, then given by mouth.
- Nasal spray. Nasal sprays are primed before first use and sprayed into each nostril as directed.
- Ear pack. Ear packs are placed in the ear canal by your veterinarian or at home as directed, and stay in place for several days.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Stomach upset, dry eye in dogs, allergic reaction. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Anyone with a sulfa allergy, liver disease or dry eye (dogs), and Doberman pinschers. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: many flavored liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule, flavored oral suspension, nasal spray. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is also prepared in combination with Dexamethasone, Ciprofloxacin, Amphotericin B, Triamcinolone. See combination preparations in our library.