Generic Sulfatrim: An Overview
Sulfatrim® (
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is a prescription antibiotic medication. It contains sulfamethoxazole (a sulfonamide, or "sulfa" antibiotic) and trimethoprim (another antibiotic that helps to increase the effectiveness of sulfamethoxazole).
Brand-name Sulfatrim is manufactured by Actavis US. However, this medication is also available in generic form.
Strengths of Generic Sulfatrim
Generic Sulfatrim is available in one strength -- sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim suspension, with 200 mg of sulfamethoxazole and 40 mg of trimethoprim per teaspoonful (per 5 mL).
Because "sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim" is such a long name, it is often shortened to "sulfamethoxazole/TMP," especially on prescription labels.
Who Makes the Generic Version of Sulfatrim?
The generic version of this medicine is made by the following companies:
- Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
- Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Is Generic Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim as Good as Sulfatrim?
All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medication, and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating means the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim suspension versions currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Sulfatrim.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with
allergies or sensitivities.
