Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet

Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that contains sulfamethoxazole 800 mg and trimethoprim 160 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the sulfonamide antibiotic combination class, often called co-trimoxazole or TMP-SMX. Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including some urinary tract, respiratory, ear, and skin infections, when the bacteria are expected to respond to this combination. It does not treat viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: The two antibiotics in Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet block two steps bacteria need to make folic acid, which helps stop them from growing. Taking it as a tablet lets the medicine be absorbed through the stomach and intestine so it can reach the infection site in the body.

Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet is a double-strength tablet, so each dose delivers a higher amount of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim than lower-strength tablets. This strength is often chosen for adults or other patients who need the standard adult-strength combination and can take tablets by mouth with water. Because it is a stronger tablet, it should be used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate for the infection and the patient.

• Urinary tract infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Some respiratory tract infections
• Ear infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Other bacterial infections your doctor judges appropriate

• Swallow the Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it at evenly spaced times as prescribed, and try to take each dose at the same time every day.
• You may take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Drink plenty of fluids during treatment unless your doctor tells you to limit fluids.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better.
• If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet provides sulfamethoxazole 800 mg plus trimethoprim 160 mg, which is the double-strength tablet used in many adult dosing regimens. It may be taken once or twice daily depending on the infection, kidney function, and the prescriber’s plan, and the total daily dose should not be changed on your own. Your doctor decides the exact schedule and duration for Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet, and some infections need a different dosing plan or a lower strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Mild diarrhea
• Rash or itching
• Headache
• Higher chance of stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach

• Do not use Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet if you have a sulfa allergy or a serious prior reaction to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
• This is a higher-strength tablet, so it may be less suitable for people who need a smaller dose or have reduced kidney function.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, folate deficiency, or blood disorders.
• Stay hydrated and report reduced urination, dark urine, or flank pain.
• This medicine can increase sun sensitivity, so limit strong sun exposure and use protection outdoors.
• It may affect blood sugar or potassium in some people, so monitoring may be needed.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics
• Phenytoin
• Dofetilide

Store Bacitran DS 800 mg/160 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.