Fortrim Oral Suspension

Short Description

Fortrim Oral Suspension 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

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Fortrim Oral Suspension 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. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Fortrim Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

Fortrim Oral Suspension 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.

You have been prescribed Fortrim Oral Suspension for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course of Fortrim Oral Suspension even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking Fortrim Oral Suspension and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Fortrim Oral Suspension. In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.