Description
Description
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP) is a combination of antibiotics that work in conjunction with each other. Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is often used to treat urinary tract, skin, respiratory, or digestive tract infections. It may be used for ear infections, kennel cough, coccidiosis, and pneumonia.
Uses
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP) is for the treatment of a broad assortment of bacteria in dogs and horses.
Possible Side Effects
Common side effects in dogs include a decreased appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Possible serious side effects include keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye), acute liver inflammation characterized by yellowing of the skin/eyes, fever, hemolytic anemia, urticaria (hives), polyarthritis, facial swelling, increased drinking and urination, and cholestasis (gall bladder attack).
Drug & Food Interactions
The following drug interactions have either been reported or are theoretical in humans or animals receiving sulfa/trimethoprim and may be of significance in veterinary patients: Amantadine, antacids, cyclosporine, digoxin, diuretics, hypoglycemic agents, methotrexate, phenytoin, potassium supplements, pyrimethamine, tricyclic antidepressants, warfarin.
Precautions
Cough, shortness of breath and pulmonary infiltrates are hypersensitivity reactions of the respiratory tract that have been reported in association with sulfonamide treatment.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg, Trimethoprim 160 mg. Inactive Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch and sodium starch glycolate.
Recommended Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets and other antibacterial drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Storage Instructions
Store at 68°F to 77°F.
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