Cotrim DS 10pcs

Indications

A combination drug called Cotrim DS is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those of the urinary tract, ear, abdomen, bronchitis, and pneumonia. To treat the infection, it stops the growth of microorganisms.

Pharmacology

The antibiotic cotrimoxazole has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative microbes as well as a few protozoa. Co-trimoxazole, which combines Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole in a 1:5 ratio, exerts its bactericidal activity by sequentially disrupting two bacterial protein frameworks involved in the microorganism's biosynthesis of folinic acid corrosive.

Administration & Dosage

Over 12 years Cotrimoxazole double-strength tablet

• 1 tablet twice daily for infections that are mild to moderate.
• 1.5 tablets are taken twice daily for severe infections.
• Treatment that lasts longer than 14 days: 0.5 tablets twice daily.
• Gonorrhea: 2 tablets every 12 hours for two days; alternatively, take 2.5 tablets, then take another 2.5 tablets after 8 hours.

Tablet of cotrimoxazole: over 12 years

• 2 tablets twice daily for infections that are mild to moderate.
• 2 tablets, taken three times per day for severe infections.
• Long-term therapy: Take 1 tablet twice daily (>14 days).

Interaction

It is recommended to wait at least two weeks after stopping an MAOI before starting antidepressants like SSRIs and related antidepressants. Contrarily, an MAOI shouldn't be started until at least a week has passed since the last dose of an SSRI or comparable antidepressant (2 weeks in the case of paroxetine and sertraline, at least 5 weeks in the case of fluoxetine).

Contraindications

Touchiness to sulphonamides or trimethoprim. individuals with a history of megaloblastic weakness brought on by a folate deficiency. Patients display blood dyscrasia, severe renal failure, and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase insufficiency in addition to stamped liver parenchymal damage.

Side Effect

Rarely described side effects of the sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim combination include crystalluria, unfavorably susceptible responses, hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, etc. Other side effects, such as unease, headaches, nausea, and spitting, are of a less real nature. These are typically temporary and don't call for stopping treatment.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The risks and benefits of treating a pregnant woman with Escitalopram during the third trimester should be carefully considered by the physician. It's passed through human breast milk. The risk of citalopram exposure for the infant and the benefits of Escitalopram treatment should be considered when deciding whether to continue or stop nursing or Escitalopram therapy.

Precautions & Warnings

• Even if you start to feel better, finish the Cotrim DS course that has been prescribed.
• If you stop it too soon, the infection might return and be more difficult to treat.
  The side effect of diarrhea is possible, but it should go away once your treatment is finished.
• If it doesn't stop or if you notice blood in your stools, call your doctor.
  If you experience a skin rash, blisters, or any other unexplained skin reaction while taking Cotrim DS, stop taking it and call your doctor right away.
• Have regular monthly blood tests to check your blood cells as recommended by your doctor in the event of long-term use.

Storage Conditions

Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.