What is Co-Trimoxazole tablets 480 mg used for?
Co-trimoxazole is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), and infections of the urinary tract, ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat ‘travelers’ diarrhea.
What is Co-Trimoxazole used to treat?
Co-Trimoxazole can be used to treat: Urinary bladder or urinary tract infections (water infections) Respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis. Ear infections such as otitis media.
How do you take Co-Trimoxazole 400mg?
You should take Co-Trimoxazole with some food or drink. This will stop you feeling sick (nausea) or having diarrhoea. Although it is better to take it with food, you can still take it on an empty stomach. Drink plenty of fluid such as water while you are taking Co-Trimoxazole.
When should I take Co-Trimoxazole?
Timing: Co-trimoxazole is usually taken 2 times a day. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day such as the first thing in the morning and at bedtime. Ideally these times should be at 12 hours apart. Co-trimoxazole is best taken with food.
Who needs Co-trimoxazole?
Co-trimoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for adults (including pregnant women) with severe or advanced HIV clinical disease (WHO stage 3 or 4) and/or with a CD4 count of ≤350 cells/mm3.
Can you take paracetamol with Co-trimoxazole?
No interactions were found between Co-trimoxazole and Paracetamol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I buy Co-trimoxazole over the counter?
Co-trimoxazole belongs to a class of drugs called sulfur or sulfonamides drugs. It contains two antibiotics, trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, which work together in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
Who needs cotrimoxazole?
Can you take paracetamol with co-trimoxazole?
Can I buy cotrimoxazole over the counter?
What is the other name for cotrimoxazole?
Septrin is a brand name for the antibiotic medicine co-trimoxazole.
What kind of drugs are in cotrimoxazole tablets?
COTRIMOXAZOLE contains a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim and is supplied in tablets and a liquid suspension.
What are the excipients of co trimoxazole 480 mg?
Each tablet of Co-trimoxazole 480 mg contains: excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, maize starch, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate. Antibacterial; J01EE01. Co-trimoxazole is defined as a mixture of 5 parts of sulfamethoxazole and 1 part of trimethoprim.
How often should I take co trimoxazole tablets?
Co-trimoxazole is usually given by mouth in an adult dose of 960 mg (trimethoprim 160 mg and sulfamethoxazole 800 mg) twice daily; in severe infections 2.88 g daily in 2 divided doses has been given. Lower doses are given for long-term treatment and in patients with renal impairment. Doses of co-trimoxazole to be given twice daily to children are:
How does co-trimoxazole work for an infection?
In particular, it is prescribed for infections which can occur in people who have a problem with their immune systems. It works by killing the germs (bacteria) responsible for causing the infection.