Actrim Marketing Information
Actrim is sold in pharmcies as "Bactrim". It is also possible to purchase Bactrim in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Actrim also can be sold as: Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim, Adrenol, Alfatrim, Altavit, Anitrim, Apo-bactotrim, Apo-sulfatrim, Assepium, Astrim, Avlotrin, Bacin, Bacsul, Bacta, Bactekod, Bactelan, Bacterol, Bacticel, Bactipront, Bactiver, Bactoprim, Bactramin, Bactricid, Bactricida, Bactrimel, Bactrizol, B
Actrim Description
Generic Actrim is taken to fight against ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Generic Actrim works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.
Generic Actrim can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
Generic names of Generic Actrim are Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim.
Brand names of Generic Actrim are Actrim, Actrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric.
Actrim Dosage
Generic Actrim is available in:
400mg + 80mg Low Dosage800mg + 160mg Standard DosageGeneric Actrim can be taken in tablets and liquid suspension.
Take Generic Actrim orally.
Measure Generic Actrim liquid suspension with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Use Generic Actrim with full glass of water.
Generic Actrim can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Actrim suddenly.
Actrim Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Actrim Overdose
If you overdose Generic Actrim and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Actrim overdosage: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in urine, fever, confusion, fainting.
Actrim Side effects
Generic Actrim has its side effects. The most common are:
painful or swollen tonguedizzinessspinning sensationringing in earsjoint paininsomniaLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Actrim:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)feversore throatheadache with a severe blisteringpale skincoughfeeling short of breathwatery or bloody diarrheafeeling restless or irritableconfusionhallucinationsseizureslow heart rateweak pulsesevere tinglingnumbnessflu symptomsSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Actrim Contra-indications
Do not take Generic Actrim if you are allergic to Generic Actrim components.
Do not take Generic Actrim if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Generic Actrim can harm your baby.
Do not take Generic Actrim if you have anemia.
Generic Actrim can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds while taking Generic Actrim.
Be careful with Generic Actrim if you have kidney or liver disease, folic acid deficiency, asthma or severe allergies, AIDS, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency); if you are malnourished.
Be careful with Generic Actrim if you take seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin); diuretic (water pill); blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex); methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex); or an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace) or trandolapril (Mavik).
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Actrim taking suddenly.
Actrim Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Actrim?
A: Generic Actrim is a medication of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim antibiotics group.
Q: What for Generic Actrim is used?
A: Generic Actrim is used to treat: ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Q: How does Generic Actrim work?
A: Generic Actrim fights against bacteria in your body.
Q: What is the generic name of Generic Actrim?
A: Generic Names are Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim.
Q: What should I do in case of dose missing?
A: In case of dose missing you should take your tablet as soon as possible. Do not take double dosage. And if it is right time for the next dosage you should continue your regular schedule of Generic Actrim taking.
Q: Are there any symptoms of Generic Actrim overdosage?
A: Possible symptoms of overdosage: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in urine, fever, confusion, fainting.