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Trimethoprim 200mg tablets is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). Cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder, is the most common form of UTI and commonly affects women.
Although contracting the infection does not usually pose a serious health risk, it can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort and in some cases if left untreated result in more serious renal complications. Trimethoprim is widely prescribed as a first line treatment for Cystitis and is available from Smart Chemist.
If you are experiencing symptoms of cystitis or a urinary tract infection, you may be eligible to buy trimethoprim 200mg tablets online from Smart Chemist. Complete our short medical questionnaire and select your required delivery method. Please note, if you wish to buy trimethoprim 200mg tablets it is important for you to provide honest and accurate information, in order for our medical experts to ensure the medication is right for you.
*Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment.
Why choose Trimethoprim tablets?
Trimethoprim 200mg tablets is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of cystitis. It is routinely prescribed when symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) fail to resolve by themselves. Trimethoprim works by treating the root cause of the UTI and killing the bacteria associated with the infection. In most cases a short course of the antibiotic is highly effective.
If you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of cystitis or a urinary tract infection, you can buy Trimethoprim 200mg tablets online at Smart Chemist. Speak to a member of our pharmacy team today for more information.
If you are experiencing a fever, back pain and/or vomiting, this may be a sign that the urinary infection has spread to your kidneys. In such cases you should seek urgent medical attention by contacting your GP.
What Trimethoprim dose should I choose?
Courses of Trimethoprim available from Smart Chemist are in line with the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) who recommend Trimethoprim 200mg tablets to be taken twice daily, for 3 days.
How should I take Trimethoprim?
Trimethoprim 200mg tablets should be taken once every 12 hours, as a single tablet, swallowed whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. You should complete the full duration of the course.
How do Trimethoprim tablets work?
Trimethoprim is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, which means it works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It does this by interfering with the way bacteria replicate, inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis, which eventually causes them to die.
Treatments available from Smart Chemist are for 3 day durations only. Should your infection persist after you have completed the course, you should consult your doctor for further medical advice.
What are the side effects of Trimethoprim?
Common side effects associated with Trimethoprim tablets include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- GI disturbances
- Loss of appetite
- Abnormal taste,
- Issues sleeping
- Allergic rash
To find out more about the associated side effects of Trimethoprim contact your doctor or speak to one of our expert pharmacists at Smart Chemist.
Buy Trimethoprim 200mg tablets online at Smart Chemist. We are an MHRA registered online pharmacy helping patients with a safe and hassle-free service that they can trust.
