Taking Trimethoprim Maleate does not usually darken the stool, which may be caused by diet or gastrointestinal bleeding, for example.
The commonly used dosage forms of Trimethoprim Maleate are tablets and capsules, both of which are white or off-white in color. Adverse reactions can be seen as numbness in the mouth, thirst, diarrhea, abdominal ringing, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, tachycardia, headache, rash, and elevated aminotransferases. There are no symptoms that cause black stools.
Dark stools may be related to diet, such as eating iron-rich foods such as animal offal and pig’s blood. In this case, the dark stools are usually temporary and can be normalized after stopping the consumption of the above foods.
Dark stools may also be caused by gastrointestinal bleeding, which may be accompanied by abdominal pain and other symptoms, and should be consulted in a timely manner in order to avoid delaying the condition.
Trimethoprim maleate can be used to improve the gastrointestinal motility disorders caused by loss of appetite, belching (burping), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension, abdominal ringing, constipation and other symptoms, as well as irritable bowel syndrome. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product. The drug should be used under the supervision of a doctor.
The presence of black stools should prompt medical attention and a doctor’s comprehensive judgment of the condition.