All about Bactrim/Sulfatrim

“My child is on Sulfatrim.  I need some info, please?!”  emailed to us by concerned mama. Here ya go Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim) is a sulfa antibiotic combo that has been around since the 1960s. It is used in kids most commonly to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), otitis media, chronic bronchitis, acne and typhoid [...]

Rosacea Treatment Question Answered

We were recently emailed a question about rosacea treatment… I saw your Youtube page and I am now interested in getting some advice from you.  I have some flushes in my face and they turn a patchy red by my cheeks, towards my nose. My doctor prescribed me Metronidazole, Ovace, and Doryx. I am fine taking the [...]

Azithromycin and Kids

Azithromycin (Zithromax), a widely prescribed antibiotic, is used to treat a myriad of infections.  Most often, it is prescribed for upper respiratory infection, community acquired pneumonia, otitis media, pertusis and bacterial sinusitis.  In general terms, azithromycin will combat most respiratory tract or soft tissue infections. Azithromycin solution is loved by many parents because it is [...]

Quinolone Antibiotics and Dairy/Antacids

Hey guys!  It’s been a minute…We have been working on our free money saving project -There is a link at the end of this article -a full video series on how to save money on prescription drugs! In the meantime..here is a quick video about the interaction between Quinolone antibiotics (Cipro, Avelox, Levaquin) and dairy/antacids.  [...]