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Sulfatrim Pediatric Amoxicillin Doxycycline
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Sulfatrim Pediatric (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) Amoxicillin Doxycycline
Prescription only

Prescribed for Bacterial Skin Infection, Bacterial Infection, Diverticulitis, Bronchitis, Epiglottitis, Granuloma Inguinale, Infection Prophylaxis, Kidney Infections, Melioidosis, Meningitis, Middle... View more

Prescription only

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more

Prescription only

Doxycycline is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide range of infections. However, it is not usually recommended for children aged less than eight or pregnant women in the last half of their... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Sulfatrim Pediatric has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect.

Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 363 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

Doxycycline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 1626 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Sulfatrim Pediatric side effects

Amoxicillin side effects

Doxycycline side effects
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 473 mL
Dosage 200 mg-40 mg/5 mL
Per Unit* $0.23
Cost* $108.60

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Quantity 4 capsule
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $2.48
Cost* $9.93

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Quantity 2 tablet
Dosage hyclate 100 mg
Per Unit* $6.36
Cost* $12.71

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Dosage Forms Available
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Injectable powder for injection
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral powder for reconstitution
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS View more Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi Acticlate, Adoxa, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Doryx MPC, Doxy 100, Doxy 200, Doxy-Caps, Doxy-D, LymePak, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Okebo, Oracea, Oraxyl, Targadox, Uracil, Vibramycin View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

1.7 hours

23 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 432 drugs are known to interact with Sulfatrim Pediatric:

  • 63 major drug interactions (246 brand and generic names)
  • 160 moderate drug interactions (760 brand and generic names)
  • 209 minor drug interactions (667 brand and generic names)

A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin:

  • 7 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 28 moderate drug interactions (225 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)

A total of 210 drugs are known to interact with Doxycycline:

  • 22 major drug interactions (60 brand and generic names)
  • 183 moderate drug interactions (2169 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (21 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using sulfamethoxazole together with alcohol. Contact your doctor if you... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

January 07, 1983

January 18, 1974

December 05, 1967
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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