Bactrim
Trimethoprim tablets at 400/80mg and 800/160mg, used for bacterial infection. It interrupts bacterial folic acid synthesis, halting growth.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Trimethoprim
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400/80 · 800/160mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Bactrim on your behalf.
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Septrin
- Therapeutic class
- Trimethoprim Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to trimethoprim; severe renal impairment
- Precautions and warnings
- maintain adequate fluid intake; monitor blood counts during long-term use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- skin rash; pruritus
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- digoxin; phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly.
Serious side effects
blood dyscrasias, requires immediate medical attention; stevens-johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Trimethoprim tablets at 400/80mg and 800/160mg, used for bacterial infection. It interrupts bacterial folic acid synthesis, halting growth.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with bacterial folic acid synthesis, stopping the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult doctor; folic acid supplementation may be required. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Bactrim is a well-known preparation containing Trimethoprim, used to manage bacterial infection. Sold under the alternative brand Septrin, this medication is available in tablet form, available in strengths of 400/80mg and 800/160mg. Patients requiring this class of antibiotic therapy rely on this established product for its consistent formulation.
Buying Bactrim online
While generic Trimethoprim, often produced in India, offers a cost-effective alternative to the original brand, reliable access remains a factor for expats or those residing far from a well-stocked pharmacy. These tablets are best used under a doctor’s care for the management of specific conditions.
Is the Bactrim sold here the branded version?
No. Bactrim is the originator brand name, made by Roche, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (trimethoprim) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Bactrim priced?
Bactrim comes in 400/80 and 800/160mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Bactrim sold under?
Other brands of trimethoprim include Septrin.
What conditions is Bactrim used for?
Bactrim contains trimethoprim, used for bacterial infections. Trimethoprim interferes with bacterial folic acid synthesis, stopping the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
How quickly does Bactrim work?
Trimethoprim usually starts to work within 1 to 2 hours, and its effect lasts about 12 hours. It varies from person to person.
Does Bactrim have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of trimethoprim are nausea and diarrhoea. Less common ones include skin rash and pruritus. Serious but less common side effects include blood dyscrasias and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Bactrim?
Trimethoprim can interact with digoxin and phenytoin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Bactrim.
Can I buy Bactrim over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand trimethoprim is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Bactrim to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Bactrim is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Roche and do not ship the original Bactrim.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Trimethoprim) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.