Trimethoprim (Systemic)

Brand Names : Proloprim, Trimpex

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, trimethoprim is used in certain patients for the following medical conditions:

• Prevention of urinary tract infections
• Treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)

For patients taking this medicine for prevention of urinary tract infections :

• Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine to prevent infections of the urinary tract. It is usually given once a day and may be given for a long time for this purpose. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.