Review the side-effects of Co-trimoxazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Allergic - Skin inflammation, eruptions, rash, itching, redness, hives, bruising and photosensitivity.
Gastrointestinal - Liver inflammation/damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, elevation in liver enzymes, inflammation of intestine/pancreas/tongue, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, Blood Urea Nitrogen and absence of urination.
Central Nervous System - Brain inflammation, convulsions, incoordination, fainting, ringing in the ear, headache, hallucinations, depression and nervousness.
Metabolic - Low blood sugar.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Respiratory - Cough, shortness of breath and lung infection.
Miscellaneous - Weakness, fatigue and sleeplessness.
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Blood - Decrease in blood cell counts.
Allergic - Skin inflammation, eruptions, rash, itching, redness, hives, bruising and photosensitivity.
Gastrointestinal - Liver inflammation/damage, jaundice, hepatic necrosis, elevation in liver enzymes, inflammation of intestine/pancreas/tongue, mouth ulcer, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Genitourinary - Kidney failure, Blood Urea Nitrogen and absence of urination.
Central Nervous System - Brain inflammation, convulsions, incoordination, fainting, ringing in the ear, headache, hallucinations, depression and nervousness.
Metabolic - Low blood sugar.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
Respiratory - Cough, shortness of breath and lung infection.
Miscellaneous - Weakness, fatigue and sleeplessness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Co-trimoxazole
Co-trimoxazole(Bactrim) generic is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, prescribed for certain types bacterial infections. It is also used to treat traveler’s diarrhea. It eliminates bacteria that cause various infections.Brand Names or Trade Names of Co-trimoxazole
India :
Monatrim |
Intrim |
Alcorim-F Susp |
Antrima Susp |
Colizole Susp (50ml) |
Monatrim |
Intrim D S |
Colizole Susp (60ml) |
Alcorim-F Susp |
Antrima Susp |
Cotribid Kid- Tab |
Bactrim Ds Tab |
Cotrimox Susp |
Kombina Susp |
Bactrim P- Tab |
Bactrim Susp |
Septran P- Susp |
Bactrim Susp |
Colizole Susp |
Colizole Susp
International :
Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim