BACTRIM DS vs SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BACTRIM DS	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM
Rating	64/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM
Manufacturer	Sun Pharm Industries	Hikma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 10 hours	about 10 hours

bactrim ds sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Rating

64/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Industries

Hikma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 hours

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Bactrim Ds or Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim?

By our independent rating, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Bactrim Ds. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Bactrim Ds and Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim?

Both Bactrim Ds and Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim 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.