Semotrim 400 mg+80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.06 (100's pack: ৳ 206.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Reliance pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Brucellosis
- Skin infections
- Septicaemia
- Dysentery
- Cholera
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria and some protozoa
Dosage & Administration
- Cotrimoxazole double strength tablet:
- Over 12 years:
- For mild to moderate infections: 1 tablet twice daily
- For severe infections: 1.5 tablets twice daily
- Long term therapy (>14 days): 0.5 tablet twice daily
- Gonorrhoea: 2 tablets every 12 hours for two days or 2.5 tablets followed by a further dose of 2.5 tablets after 8 hours
- Over 12 years:
- Cotrimoxazole tablet:
- Over 12 years:
- For mild to moderate infections: 2 tablets twice daily
- For severe infections: 2 tablets thrice daily
- Long term therapy (>14 days): 1 tablet twice daily
- Over 12 years:
- Cotrimoxazole suspension:
- Under 12 years:
- 6-12 years: 2 teaspoonful twice daily
- 6 month-5 years: 1 teaspoonful twice daily
- 6 weeks-6 months: 0.5 teaspoonful twice daily
- Under 12 years:
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
- Megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency
- Liver parenchymal damage
- Blood dyscrasia
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Side Effects
- Crystalluria
- Allergic reactions
- Haemolysis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Malaise
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing period due to potential risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of macrocytic anaemia
- Potential potentiation of action of sulphonylurea in diabetic patients
Therapeutic Class
Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children
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