Bactrim and SJS, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic prescribed to adults and children to treat ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and other bacterial infections. Other names of this antibiotic are Bactrim Pediatric, Cotrim, Cotrim Pediatric, Septra, Sulfatrim, and Uroplus.

There have been reports of severe allergic reactions in patients taking Bactrim. This potentially fatal allergic reaction is often referred to as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS). Symptoms of SJS include: fever, sore throat, and headache, difficulty breathing, inflammation/swelling of throat, lips, tongue and face, hives, skin lesions, blisters, and unusual bleeding.

SJS can become deadly and requires medical attention as soon as allergic reactions are noticeable.

Those with kidney or liver disease are not advised to take Bactrim. Bactrim is not approved for infants under 2 months old and it is in the FDA pregnancy category C, since the effects of Bactrim on a fetus are unknown.

Bactrim Antibiotic Complaint

If you or a loved one has suffered SJS after receiving Bactrim or a similar antibiotic, you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a possible SJS lawsuit. Please click the link below to submit your complaint to a lawyer who will review your claim at no cost or obligation.