Comparing Bactrim vs Neosporin
Bactrim | Neosporin |
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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Prescription only
Bactrim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be higher in the elderly... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Bacterial Skin Infection. Neosporin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Bacterial Skin Infection
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More about Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | More about Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Bactrim has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 617 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Neosporin has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Bactrim side effects in more detail. |
See also: Neosporin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Curad Triple Antibiotic, Medi-Quik, Triple Antibiotic | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
14 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 412 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Neosporin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 30, 1973 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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