Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet

Short Description

Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of the urinary tract, ear, and abdomen.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is advised to be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with food and it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as an overdose of it may have harmful effects on your body.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Diarrhea Skin rash/blisters Other unexplained skin reaction

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. These antibiotics work by preventing the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

Finish the prescribed course of Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet Stop taking Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Bacitran DS 800mg/160mg Tablet