Trimethoprim (trimethoprim (trimethoprim tablet) tablet) is a synthetic antibacterial available as 100 mg tablets for oral administration.

Trimethoprim (trimethoprim (trimethoprim tablet) tablet) is 2,4-Diamino-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl) pyrimidine. It is a white to cream colored, odorless, bitter compound. The structural formula is represented below:

Trimethoprim (trimethoprim (trimethoprim tablet) tablet) Tablets USP, 100 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate and stearic acid.

Last reviewed on RxList: 9/18/2008
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