BACTRIM vs SEPTRA DS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

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

bactrim septra ds

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM

Manufacturer

Sun Pharm Inds Inc

Monarch Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bactrim and Septra Ds?

Both Bactrim 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.