A 46-year-old female asked:
will bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) help with my cough and sore throat, i am coughing up green mucus?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Michael Lee answered
26 years experience Internal Medicine
Maybe maybe not: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat usually urine infections or skin infections. While it may be used to treat a cough/sore throat, it is probably not the best option. Best to see your doctor to see if there is something else he or she would suggest instead. Feel better!
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered
14 years experience Family Medicine
....: you need to first follow up with a healthcare provider to determine why you are coughing. if pneumonia, bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is not the best coverage.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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