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A female asked:

I stopped my antibiotic treatment of bactrim ds two days ago. is it safe to take alka seltzer plus cold dissolvable tablets.

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Dr. Al Hegabanswered

Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience

Yes, safe: And bactrim is already out if your system by now, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, good luck

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