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Proloprim

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Proloprim is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Primsol • Triprim

Generic Drug

Trimethoprim

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Vomiting
Itchy rash
Fever
Abdominal pain
Itching or burning
Epigastric pain
Abnormal sense of taste
Rash
Itchy skin
Decreased taste

Serious

Diarrhea

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