Patient information for CO-TRIMOXAZOLE FORTE MG/MG TABLETS Including dosage instructions and possible side effects.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. What is in this leaflet: What Co-Trimoxazole is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you take Co-Trimoxazole 3. How to take Co-Trimoxazole 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Co-Trimoxazole 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. Like all antibiotics, Co-Trimoxazole only works against some types of bacteria.
This means that it is only suitable for treating some types of infections. Co-Trimoxazole can be used to treat or prevent: Lung infections pneumonia or PJP caused by a bacteria called Pneumocystis jirovecii.
Infections caused by a bacteria called Toxoplasma toxoplasmosis. 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 An infection called nocardiosis which can affect the lungs, skin and brain.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. You are allergic to sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim or co-trimoxazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6. You are allergic to sulphonamide medicines. Examples include sulphonylureas such as gliclazide and glibenclamide or thiazide diuretics such as bendroflumethiazide — a water tablet.
You have severe liver or kidney problems. You have ever had a problem with your blood causing bruises or bleeding thrombocytopenia. You have been told that you have a rare blood problem called porphyria, which can affect your skin or nervous system. Co-Trimoxazole should not be given to infants during the first 6 weeks of life. If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-Trimoxazole.
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-Trimoxazole: If you have severe allergies or asthma. Potentially life-threatening skin rashes Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported with the use of Co-Trimoxazole appearing initially as reddish target-like spots or circular patches often with central blisters on the trunk.
What Co-trimoxazole is and what it is used for Co-trimoxazole is a combination of two different antibiotics called sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. Like all antibiotics, Co-trimoxazole only works against some types of bacteria. This means that it is only suitable for treating some types of infections. Co-trimoxazole can be used to treat or prevent: Co-trimoxazole can be used to treat: What you need to know before you take Co-trimoxazole Do not take Co-trimoxazole if: Contents of the pack and other information.
Examples include sulphonylureas such as gliclazide and glibenclamide or thiazide diuretics such as bendroflumethiazide - a water tablet. If it is for your child, Co-trimoxazole should not be given if they are less than 6 weeks old or were premature unless it is for the treatment or prevention of PJP. In this case, Co-trimoxazole should not be given if they are less than 4 weeks old.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-trimoxazole. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-trimoxazole: The rash may progress to widespread blistering or peeling of the skin. This is known as anaemia. If you have a problem with your metabolism called phenylketonuria and are not on a special diet to help your condition.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines. This is because Co-trimoxazole can affect the way some medicines work. Also some other medicines can affect the way Co-trimoxazole works. In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: Co-trimoxazole with food and drink 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. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Effects on the ability to drive and operate machinery in patients taking this medicine have not been studied. How to take Co-trimoxazole Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Co-trimoxazole is not usually given to children under 12 years old.
Co-Trimoxazole 800mg/160mg Forte Tablets
What 800mg need to know before you take Co-Trimoxazole 3. You have been told that you have a rare blood problem called porphyria, which can affect your skin or nervous system. You may need to read it again. Contents of the pack and other information 1. Co-trimoxazole can be used to treat or prevent: You are forte to sulphonamide medicines. How to take Co-trimoxazole 4. Contents of the pack and other information cotrimoxazole. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, bactrim forte cotrimoxazole 800mg. If you have a kidney disease. This is known as anaemia. Do not pass it on to others. This is known as anaemia. If you have been told by your doctor that you have a lot of potassium in your blood. Examples include sulphonylureas such as gliclazide and glibenclamide or thiazide diuretics such as bendroflumethiazide - a water bactrim.