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Product Description
| MANUFACTURER | Bhumi Pharmaceuticals |
| COMPOSITON | Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg + Trimethoprim 80 mg Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg |
| PACKING | 10 x 10 Tablets |
| STORAGE | Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C. |
INTORDUCTION
Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole which is widely used for mild-to-moderate bacterial infections and as prophylaxis against opportunistic infections. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.
USES OF CO-TRIMOXAZOLE TABLETS
Co-trimoxazole is mainly used to treat urinary tract infections. It is also used to certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis and infections of ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat ‘travellers’ diarrhea.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CO-TRIMOXAZOLE TABLETS
- Stomach Upset
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Headache
HOW TO USE CO-TRIMOXAZOLE TABLETS
It is advisable to take this medicine as per prescribed by your doctor. Take this medication by mouth, with food. Follow the directions as per given in prescription label.
HOW CO-TRIMOXAZOLE TABLETS WORKS
Co-trimoxazole is a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. Trimethoprim exerts its antimicrobial effects by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial nucleic acids and proteins. Sulfamethoxazole inhibits bacterial synthesis of dihydrofolic acid. Thus, Co-trimoxazole blocks two consecutive steps in nucleic acid & proteins biosynthesis which is essential to many bacteria.