{"product_id":"sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim-oral-suspension","title":"SMZ\/TMP (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) Oral Suspension 200 mg\/ 40 mg per 5 mL (473 ml)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTreats Bacterial Infections in Dogs and Cats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSMZ\/TMP Oral Suspension is a prescription antibiotic liquid formulated for dogs and cats to \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-antibiotics\" title=\"Dog antibiotics: otc \u0026amp; prescription canine medicine | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog antibiotics: otc \u0026amp; prescription canine medicine | hardypaw\"\u003etreat a range of bacterial infections\u003c\/a\u003e. This compounded medication combines sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim to target infections affecting the urinary, skin, respiratory, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-digestive-liver-medications\" title=\"Dog digestive, liver \u0026amp; pancreas medications: support \u0026amp; treatment | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog digestive, liver \u0026amp; pancreas medications: support \u0026amp; treatment | hardypaw\"\u003edigestive systems\u003c\/a\u003e. Its liquid form makes administration easier, especially for pets that have difficulty taking tablets, ensuring effective and convenient treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad-Spectrum Efficacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers specific treatment for \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/cat-kidney-urinary-medications\" title=\"Cat kidney \u0026amp; urinary tract medications: uti \u0026amp; bladder care | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Cat kidney \u0026amp; urinary tract medications: uti \u0026amp; bladder care | hardypaw\"\u003ebacterial infections in the urinary tract\u003c\/a\u003e, skin, lungs, and gut for household pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynergistic Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses the combined power of two ingredients to create a stronger attack against harmful bacteria than they could achieve alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Oral Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created as a liquid to make it much easier to give to pets that struggle with swallowing solid pills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Compounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A specialized mix made just for animals, allowing for exact dose changes and making it simpler for pets to take their medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Multiple Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used to \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-ear-care\" title=\"Dog ear care: best dog ear cleaning solutions | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog ear care: best dog ear cleaning solutions | hardypaw\"\u003etreat ear infections\u003c\/a\u003e, kennel cough, pneumonia, and even certain types of parasites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the prescription: \u003c\/strong\u003eGive this liquid medicine exactly the way your vet told you to so the treatment is both safe and works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOral Administration: \u003c\/strong\u003ePut the medication directly into your pet's mouth, either with a meal or on its own, following your vet's advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnsure Hydration: \u003c\/strong\u003eMake sure there is always a \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/products\/ethical-mirror-finish-stainless-steel-dish-for-dogs-cats\" title=\"Ethical mirror-finish stainless steel dish for cats \u0026amp; dogs\" aria-label=\"Ethical mirror-finish stainless steel dish for cats \u0026amp; dogs\"\u003ebowl of fresh, clean water\u003c\/a\u003e available to keep your pet from getting dehydrated during care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Full Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue treatment for the full prescribed duration to prevent antibiotic resistance and ensure proper recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Compounded Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the liquid formulation as prepared, especially helpful for pets that cannot take tablet medications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsult Veterinarian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always consult your veterinarian regarding proper use, possible interactions, and suitability for your pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This medication requires a \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-medications\" title=\"Dog medications: allergy, antibiotics, heartworm \u0026amp; more! | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog medications: allergy, antibiotics, heartworm \u0026amp; more! | hardypaw\"\u003evalid veterinary prescription\u003c\/a\u003e before use or dispensing for your pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Viral Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use this medicine for viruses, as it is only designed to work against infections caused by bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor Eye Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for signs of dry eye in dogs, including redness, discharge, or excessive blinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Upset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pets may experience vomiting, loose stools, or reduced appetite after administration of this antibiotic medication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Salivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some pets may show increased salivation shortly after receiving a dose of the oral suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Eye Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dogs may develop dry eye syndrome, causing irritation, redness, and noticeable eye discharge or blinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Temperature Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the medicine at a normal indoor temperature between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius to stay stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Temperature Extremes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stay away from very high heat or freezing cold to make sure the liquid medicine keeps working properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store this in a protected area to make sure children or pets do not get into it by accident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our \u003ca aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca aria-label=\"Refund policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" href=\"\/en-gb\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What is SMZ TMP oral suspension used for in dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) oral suspension is a synergistic antibiotic therapy designed to eliminate bacterial pathogens in canine and feline patients. This broad-spectrum medication is a standard clinical choice for \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-kidney-urinary-medications\" title=\"Dog kidney \u0026amp; urinary tract medications: prevent stones \u0026amp; infections | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog kidney \u0026amp; urinary tract medications: prevent stones \u0026amp; infections | hardypaw\"\u003emanaging infections within the urinary tract\u003c\/a\u003e, skin, respiratory system, and gastrointestinal tract, including more localized conditions such as otitis, infectious tracheobronchitis, and pneumonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How do I give this sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim liquid to my pet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antibiotic suspension is administered orally and may be given with or without food, according to your veterinarian’s specific instructions. It is essential to follow the prescribed dosing regimen precisely and ensure your pet has constant access to fresh water during the course of treatment to maintain adequate hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: Can this SMZ TMP antibiotic treat viral infections in pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim oral suspension is only effective against bacterial infections. It does not work for viral infections, so it is important to use this medication only when prescribed by a veterinarian for appropriate bacterial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: What are the common side effects of SMZ TMP liquid for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common side effects of this \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/dog-antibiotics\" title=\"Dog antibiotics: otc \u0026amp; prescription canine medicine | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Dog antibiotics: otc \u0026amp; prescription canine medicine | hardypaw\"\u003eantibiotic liquid\u003c\/a\u003e may include vomiting, reduced appetite, loose stools, and increased salivation. In some cases, dogs may develop dry eye symptoms such as redness or discharge, which should be reported to a veterinarian promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: Why is it important to complete the full course of this pet antibiotic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherence to the complete course of sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is necessary to ensure clinical resolution and mitigate the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Even if symptomatic improvement is observed, premature discontinuation of the medication can allow surviving bacteria to proliferate, potentially leading to a recurrence of the infection or the development of more resistant pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on SMZ-TMP Oral Suspension and its use in veterinary medicine, consider the following reputable sources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Sulfamethoxazole\/trimethoprim for dogs and cats - vca animal hospitals\" title=\"Sulfamethoxazole\/trimethoprim for dogs and cats - vca animal hospitals\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfamethoxazole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/Trimethoprim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - VCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Animal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hospitals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Trimethoprim-sulfa (bactrim, tribrissen, septra, sulfatrim, cotrim) - veterinary partner - vin\" title=\"Trimethoprim-sulfa (bactrim, tribrissen, septra, sulfatrim, cotrim) - veterinary partner - vin\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/veterinarypartner.vin.com\/members\/cms\/project\/defaultadv1.aspx?id=4951493\u0026amp;pid=19239\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimethoprim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Sulfa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Bactrim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tribrissen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Septra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) - Veterinary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for chickens and ducks\" title=\"Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for chickens and ducks\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poultrydvm.com\/drugs\/sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfamethoxazole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Trimethoprim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chickens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ducks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - PoultryDVM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese resources offer valuable insights into the proper use and considerations when administering SMZ-TMP Oral Suspension to your pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Varies (Generic)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41753966280865,"sku":"279382","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/smz-tmp-sulfamethoxazole-and-trimethoprim-oral-suspension-200-mg-472.jpg?v=1777737248","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/en-gb\/products\/sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim-oral-suspension","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}