Trimethoprim 300mg dosage

pronounced as (trye meth' oh prim)

Trimethoprim eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. It is used in combination with other drugs to treat certain types of pneumonia.

It also is used to treat traveler's diarrhea.

Is trimethoprim a strong antibiotic

Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Trimethoprim comes as a tablet to take by mouth.

It usually is taken one or two times a day. Trimethoprim may be taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain any part you do not understand.

Take trimethoprim exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Before taking trimethoprim,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to trimethoprim, sulfa drugs, diuretics ('water pills', oral diabetes medications, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medic
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