Bactrim Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat and prevent lung infections caused by a bacteria called Pneumocystis jirovecii, infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma, urinary tract infections (water infections), respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, ear infections such as otitis media. Bacterial infections are a condition or illness caused by bacterial growth inside or on the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.

Bactrim Suspension contains Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for forming proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of bacteria. By inhibiting these, Bactrim Suspension kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections.

Use Bactrim Suspension as prescribed by your paediatrician. The dose and duration of Bactrim Suspension can vary depending on the condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, Bactrim Suspension may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhoea, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, heart problems, fever, convulsions or seizures, blood or cloudiness in urine, hallucinations, and mouth ulcers. Most of these side effects of Bactrim Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or you notice any unusual symptoms developing in the child, inform your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor about the complete medical history of your child. Do not use any other medications or supplements while using Bactrim Suspension unless recommended by the doctor.

Bactrim Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat various bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain, and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma). Bactrim Suspension contains Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of bacteria. By inhibiting these, Bactrim Suspension kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections.

• Mouth ulcers
• Headache
• Mouth ulcers
• Diarrhoea
• Blood or cloudiness in urine
• Depression
• Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• Hallucinations

Before using Bactrim Suspension, let the doctor know about all your child's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications used. Do not use any other medications or supplements with Bactrim Suspension unless prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bactrim Suspension may interact with medicines used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (e.g. amantadine), drugs used to prevent organ rejection(e.g. cyclosporine), a medicine used to relieve pain, swelling (e.g. indomethacin), medications used to decrease the toxic effects of methotrexate (e.g. leucovorin), anticancer drug (e.g. methotrexate), medicines used to treat the parasite diseases (e.g. pyrimethamine), blood pressure medication (e.g. benazepril, quinapril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril); a diuretic or 'water pill' (e.g. chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide) and blood thinner (e.g. warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bactrim Suspension to prevent unpleasant side-effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under the skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Bactrim Suspension may interact with various disease conditions, including severe liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, malnourishment, HIV or AIDS and thyroid disorders.

• AMANTADINE
• CYCLOSPORINE
• INDOMETHACIN
• LEUCOVORIN
• METHOTREXATE
• PYRIMETHAMINE
• BENAZEPRIL
• QUINAPRIL
• ENALAPRIL
• LISINOPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• CHLORTHALIDONE
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• WARFARIN

• It would be best to give probiotics after taking the full course of Bactrim Suspension to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) can help with diarrhoea from antibiotics.
• Give plenty of water to the child. Staying hydrated is important, especially when you’re child sick.
• Eating a broad range of plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses, and whole grains helps to build a healthy gut microbiome.
• Avoid feeding too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks because they may interfere with the functioning of Bactrim Suspension.

Bactrim Suspension may affect certain laboratory test results, such as blood tests. Inform the person doing the tests that your child is under the treatment with Bactrim Suspension. The doctor may suggest regular tests if your child has kidney problems or if your child has been prescribed Bactrim Suspension for a longer duration to know if the medicine is working properly.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.