BACTRIM DS vs SEPTRA DS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BACTRIM DS	SEPTRA DS
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM
Manufacturer	Sun Pharm Industries	Monarch Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 10 hours	about 10 hours

bactrim ds septra ds

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Industries

Monarch Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bactrim Ds and Septra Ds?

Both Bactrim Ds and Septra Ds share the active ingredient Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.