MEDICOLD RELIEF SYRUP
November 10, 2017CANDITINE ORAL SUSPENSION
November 10, 2017COTRIL SUSPENSION
| COTRIL SUSPENSION | Co-trimoxazole Suspensions. |
|---|---|
| Composition : | Each 5 ml contains 200 mg Sulfamethoxazole and 40 mg Trimethoprim. |
| Indications : | - Treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonitis. - Treatment and prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis - Treatment of nocardiosis. - Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection - Acute otitis media - Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis |
| Contraindications : | Co-trimoxazole should not be given to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, co-trimoxazole or any excipients of co-trimoxazole. • Contra-indicated in patients showing marked liver parenchymal damage. • Contra-indicated in severe renal insufficiency where repeated measurements of the plasma concentration cannot be performed. • Co-Trimoxazole should not be given to infants during the first 6 weeks of life. |
| Adverse Effects : | Monilial overgrowth, Diarrhea, Headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea. |
| Dosage : | Approximately 6 mg Trimethoprim and 30 mg Sulfamethoxazole per kg body weight per day for seven days. 6 to 12 years: 10 ml every 12 hours. 6 months to 5 years: 5 ml every 12 hours. 6 weeks to 5 months: 2.5 ml every 12 hours |
