Brandi asked
Can my daughter who is right months take Zarbee's cough and mucus with sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim?
At a glance
- There is no known interaction between sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim and Zarbee's Cough Syrup.
Answer
There are no known interactions between Zarbee's Cough Syrup Plus Mucus and sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (brand names Septra, Bactrim, and Sulfatrim). They are considered safe to take together.
Below is some additional information on both products.
About Zarbee's Cough Syrup Plus Mucus
Zarbee's Cough Syrup Plus Mucus is available in different formulations for adults, children, and infants. The adult formula contains:
- Dark honey
- English Ivy leaf
- Thyme
- Vitamins C + D
- Zinc
- Grapefruit seed extract
- Marshmallow root
The infant's formula contains:
- Organic ivy syrup
- English ivy leaf
The children's formula contains:
- Dark honey
- English Ivy leaf
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Grapefruit seed extract
None of the ingredients in any of the Zarbee's Cough Syrup Plus Mucus products are known to interact with sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim products.
About Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (also known as co-trimoxazole or TMP-SMX) is a combination antibiotic that contains two active ingredients:
- Trimethoprim
- Sulfamethoxazole
Both trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole are effective as single agents but are more often used in combination as they work to inhibit successive steps in bacterial reproduction.
The combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is available as a variety of brand names, including:
- Bactrim
- Bactrim DS
- Septra
- Septra DS
- Sulfatrim
The combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including:
- Pneumonia
- Cystitis
- Bronchitis
- Ear infections
- Urinary tract infections
Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim is typically dosed one to two times daily and can be taken without regard to meals but food, water, or milk may minimize stomach irritation.
References
- Septra Prescribing Information. AccessFDA