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Could bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) be crushed and still be taken?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Bactrim/septra is also available in a liquid form 80/400mg per 10 ml.

Answered 10/11/2013

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