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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON REFUNDABLE Sulfa-Trim Tablets Trimethoprim/sulfa is used to treat susceptible bacterial and protozoal infections in multiple species. Dose and Administration: Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian. Shake liquid forms well before use. Give by mouth. This medication may be given with food. If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give 2 doses at once. This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed. Possible Side Effects: It is common to find sulfa crystals in the animal's urine during a urinalysis (a test on the urine), which does not pose a problem in animals that remain well hydrated. Less commonly keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS, dry eye) may occur with long-term use of trimethoprim/sulfa. Stop giving the medication and consult your veterinarian if your pet experiences discharge from the eye, redness of the eye, squinting, or other signs related to the eye. Cats will drool excessively if allowed to taste the medication. Other less common side effects include anemia resulting in pale gums and tiredness; low platelets resulting in bleeding tendencies; fever; loss of appetite, vomiting; diarrhea; joint inflammation (arthritis) resulting in lameness; kidney damage resulting in increased thirst and urination; and skin rashes with possible sensitivity to sunlight. Stop giving the medication and consult your veterinarian if your pet experiences any of these signs. If your pet experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sud 1 Count 012070-960MG-TAB P01744