Meprim

Name: Meprim Price Comparison. Meprim Uses, Dosage, Form & Side Effects
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Published: 2021-11-01T10:10:10+00:00

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What is Meprim

Meprim is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Meprim is used to treat bladder or kidney infections, or ear infections caused by certain bacteria.
Meprim may also be used for purposes not listed in Meprim guide.

Meprim side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat;
pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling); or
severe headache with muscle cramps, confusion, weakness, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, and weak or shallow breathing.

Other common side effects may include:

stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea;
sore or swollen tongue; or
mild itching or skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Meprim dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:

Acute uncomplicated infections: 100 mg orally every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis Prophylaxis:

100 mg orally at bedtime for 6 weeks to 6 months

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumocystis Pneumonia:

(Not approved by FDA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations:
HIV-infected patients: 15 mg/kg/day orally in 3 divided doses (in addition to dapsone 100 mg daily) for 21 days
Meprim with dapsone is recommended as alternative treatment of mild-to-moderate Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

Acute infections:
6 months or older: 5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:

Acute uncomplicated infections:
12 to 18 years: 100 mg orally every 12 hours or 200 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
2 months to less than 12 years: 2 to 3 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumocystis Pneumonia:

(Not approved by FDA)
CDC recommendations:
HIV-infected adolescents: 15 mg/kg/day orally in 3 divided doses (in addition to dapsone 100 mg daily) for 21 days
Meprim with dapsone is recommended as alternative treatment of mild-to-moderate Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

Active ingredients: Trimethoprim

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Apo-Trimethoprim
Bactin
Eumi
Infectotrimet
Masticuran
Monotrim
Panmitin
Sulfamethoxazol med trimetoprim SAD
Sulfaprim
Tediprima
Theraprim
Thi Fen
Trimesan
Trimethoprim
100 mg	28	$8.74	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg	56	$16.12	Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
100 mg	90	$72.40	USA
100 mg	100	$43.00	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
100 mg	100	$44.55	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg	100	$49.00	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg	100	$49.00	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$56.80	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$64.35	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$72.50	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$78.00	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
Primsol 50 mg/5 ml oral soln		$0.39
Sulfamethoxazole-tmp ds tablet		$1.44
Septra ds tablet		$2.33
Trimethoprim A
Trimethoprim Kent
Trimethoprim Patron
Trimethoprim Pinewood
Trimethoprim Sandoz
Trimethoprim Yung Sine
Trimetoprim Sulfa F Genfar
Trimex
Trimex 400+80 Tablet		$0.01
Trimex 60 ml Suspension		$0.01
Trimopan
Triprime forte

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Meprim - Frequently asked Questions

Can Meprim be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Meprim?

You should not use Meprim if you are allergic to it, or if you have a certain type of anemia caused by a folate (folic acid) deficiency.

To make sure Meprim is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:

a folate (folic acid) deficiency;
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
fever, sore throat, flu symptoms, pale skin, or purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Meprim will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

Meprim can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Meprim should not be given to a child younger than 6 months old.

How should I take Meprim?

Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take your medicine with a full glass of water.

Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Take this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Meprim will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Meprim.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What other drugs will affect Meprim?

Tell your doctor about all medications you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with Meprim, especially:

a diuretic (water pill);
dofetilide (Tikosyn);
heart or blood pressure medication such as procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl) and others;
leucovorin (folinic acid);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or
phenytoin (Dilantin).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Meprim, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Can Meprim be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Meprim be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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