CANDITINE ORAL SUSPENSION
November 10, 2017MEDICOLD RELIEF SYRUP
November 10, 2017
| 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
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| 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.
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| 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
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