Septra (Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 27, 2012

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Ear infection or inflammation (otitis media) facts

Otitis media (ear infection or inflammation) is the most common diagnosis in sick children in the U.S.
Otitis media features fever, ear pain, and a feeling of fullness in the ear; as well as fussiness and feeding problems in young children.
Otitis media is usually an infection and/or inflammation of the middle ear.
Ear infection or inflammation causes fluid buildup in the middle ear.
A cold or other respiratory infection can lead to ear infections or inflammation.
Exposure to other children's colds as often occurs in daycare centers, raises the risk of contracting otitis media (ear infection or inflammation).
Bottlefeeding increases the risk of ear infection or inflammation in babies.
Middle ear pus causes pain and temporary hearing loss.
Rupture of the eardrum allows the pus to drain into the ear canal.
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PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including SEPTRA (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When SEPTRA (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable with SEPTRA (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Patients should be instructed to maintain an adequate fluid intake in order to prevent crystalluria and stone formation.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/19/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.