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My daughter was put on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) last night for a bladder infection. she has sulfa allergy. is it ok?

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Absolutely NOT !!!!: Do not give your daughter bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) which is a sulfonamide (sulfa) and could, if she is truly allergic, produce a life-threatening reaction. If she has already taken it and has no reactions, might continue, but if any reactions stop and see the dr. Who prescribed this.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2017

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