What is Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole) used for?

Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole) is a combination of two antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat patients suffering from urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. The medication slows or stops the reproduction of bacteria cells allowing the immune system to control the infection naturally. Your physician may also prescribe its use for other unlisted conditions.

How should I use Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole)?

Follow the instructions provided by your physician while using Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole) to get the most effective results from treatment. The typical regimen is one tablet administered once daily on an empty stomach for a cycle of medication lasting one or two weeks, but your particular instructions will depend on your current health condition and the severity of your symptoms. These should be taken whole and unaltered along with a large glass of water. Never change the form of the tablets by splitting or crushing them as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. It is important to keep using the medication until being told to stop, even if your symptoms seem to have disappeared, as the infection may not be gone and can return stronger or more resistant to treatment.

What are the side effects of Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole)?

Some patients using Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamexazole) have reported experiencing side effects including:

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Mild skin rash
• Sore or swollen tongue

Serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention are fever, flu symptoms, dangerously high potassium levels, sensitive skin, easier bruising, severe headaches, or muscle cramps. Stop using the medication and contact your physician immediately if you experience any worrying or intense symptoms to make sure any necessary adjustments are made to your application frequency or dosage to prevent further problems from occurring.

Please Note

Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole) should not be used by patients who are pregnant or have abnormal blood cell counts. It is also important to inform your physician if you have folic acid deficiency, porphyrias, decreased liver function, or decreased kidney function as these conditions may cause unexpected problems during treatment.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Trisul (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.