Cotrim and Dextromethorphan and Promethazine Syrup

• Generic Name: sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Pediatric, Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Septra IV, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim, Bethaprim, Uroplus, Uroplus DS, Cotrim DS, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim Pediatric, Sulfatrim Suspension, Cotrim Pediatric, Septra DS

Cotrim is an antibiotic combination containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and it works by killing sensitive bacteria. Both ingredients are antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.

Cotrim is used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Cotrim may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: syrup
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM, Phenergan with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine DM

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Dextromethorphan and promethazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.