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Medicines co-trimoxazoleQuestion & answer

co-trimoxazole · Medicine question

Can co-trimoxazole make skin sensitive to sunlight?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Protect exposed skin and avoid deliberate sunbathing during treatment.

Sources for this answer

Co-trimoxazole 16mg/80mg per ml solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
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