Trimethoprim Benefits & Uses

Trimethoprim is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Ear Infection

Trimethoprim Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Above 6 months old can take

Trimethoprim Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Trimethoprim is used -

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Glossitis

Mild

Skin Rash
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Rash
Itching or burning
Maculopapular rash

Trimethoprim Related Warnings

Is the use of Trimethoprim safe for pregnant women?

Trimethoprim may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Trimethoprim, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Trimethoprim safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Trimethoprim. If you see any side effects, stop taking Trimethoprim immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Trimethoprim again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Trimethoprim on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Trimethoprim on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Trimethoprim on the Liver?

Trimethoprim has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Trimethoprim on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Trimethoprim for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Trimethoprim with Other Drugs

Trimethoprim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiloride

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Moderate

Rosiglitazone

Phenytoin

Warfarin

Mild

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Trimethoprim Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trimethoprim unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Trimethoprim

Is this Trimethoprim habit forming or addictive?

Trimethoprim is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Trimethoprim will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Trimethoprim only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Trimethoprim for mental disorders.

No

Trimethoprim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trimethoprim

It is safe to take Trimethoprim with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trimethoprim

Taking Trimethoprim with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe