Cotrimoxazole

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Co-trimoxazole is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), and infections of the urinary tract, ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat 'travelers' diarrhea. Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole and is in a class of medications called sulfonamides. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not kill viruses that can cause colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Cotrimoxazole, 480 mg

	Bonus	Per pill	Savings	Price
90 pills	+ 4 pills	$ 0.53	−	$ 47.30
120 pills	+ 6 pills	$ 0.50	$ 2.82	$ 60.25
180 pills	+ 8 pills	$ 0.44	$ 15.80	$ 78.80
270 pills	+ 8 pills	$ 0.39	$ 35.58	$ 106.32
360 pills	+ 10 pills	$ 0.37	$ 55.30	$ 133.90

Cotrimoxazole, 960 mg

	Bonus	Per pill	Savings	Price
60 pills	+ 2 pills	$ 0.84	−	$ 50.40
90 pills	+ 4 pills	$ 0.73	$ 10.29	$ 65.31
120 pills	+ 6 pills	$ 0.67	$ 20.57	$ 80.23
180 pills	+ 8 pills	$ 0.61	$ 41.13	$ 110.07
270 pills	+ 8 pills	$ 0.57	$ 71.97	$ 154.83
360 pills	+ 10 pills	$ 0.55	$ 102.82	$ 199.58

Co-trimoxazole comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It usually is taken two times a day but may be taken up to four times a day when used to treat certain severe lung infections. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take co-trimoxazole exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

The most common side effects are gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite). Take co-trimoxazole with a meal or a snack to reduce these side effects. If symptoms are severe or do not go away, consult your doctor.