BACTRIM vs BACTRIM DS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

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

bactrim bactrim ds

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Inds Inc

Sun Pharm Industries

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bactrim and Bactrim Ds?

Both Bactrim and Bactrim 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.