Sulfamethoxazole With Trimethoprim for Treating Acne

Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim is an oral antibiotic drug known as co-trimoxazole.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, about 80 percent of people between ages 11 and 30 will be afflicted with acne at some point. Such a pervasive disease has a long list of treatments, including sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim.

Identification

Co-trimoxazole stops bacteria from replicating themselves.

MayoClinic.com states co-trimoxazole (sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim) is an antibiotic pill that works to clear certain bacterial infections. These drugs work together to inhibit the synthesis of folic acid, starving bacteria of the required material to replicate DNA.

Prescription

Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim is an effective treatment for acne.

A study by CB Turowski of the Drexel University College of Medicine found that sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim and other antibiotics are effective in treating acne in patients who are resistant or do not desire other treatments. This is due to patient side effects and other effects associated with prescription antibiotic use.

Side Effects

If you experience any feelings of dizziness or headache while taking sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim, you should contact your doctor.

AIDSinfo.NIH.gov states that common side effects include diarrhea, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and tiredness. However, in rare cases, more serious side effects include pale skin, unusual bleeding or bruising, and sensitivity to light. In these cases, you should contact your doctor immediately.

References

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Facing Facts about Acne
• MaryClinic.com: Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole (Oral Route)
• Advances in Dermatology: The efficacy and safety of amoxicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and spironolactone for treatment-resistant acne vulgaris.
• AIDSinfo: Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim

Resources

• AIDSinfo: Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim