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I am taking an antibiotic called bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds for a infection in my blood. i am supposed to take it twice daily, could i just take it every 12 hours?

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Dr. Daniel Kessler answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: That would be ok... Normally when it is written for twice daily it implies every 12 hours. Feel better!

Answered 5/6/2015

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Every 12 hours is an accecptable way to take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) twice a day.

Answered 6/24/2014

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