Sitrim 400 mg+80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.01 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.75)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company	Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Sitrim 200 mg suspension

Bactericidal activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
Effective treatment for respiratory tract infections, genito-urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections, and other infections
Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
Contains Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole in a 1:5 combination
Sequential blockade of two bacterial enzyme systems in the biosynthesis of folinic acid
Dosage and administration instructions for mild to severe infections, long-term therapy, and gonorrhea treatment
Contraindications for hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides, megaloblastic anemia, liver parenchymal damage, blood dyscrasia, severe renal insufficiency, and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Rare side effects such as crystalluria, allergic reactions, haemolysis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis
Less serious side effects include malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting
Sulphonamides pass the placenta and are excreted in breast milk, posing risks during pregnancy and nursing
Prolonged full dose treatment may be associated with the risk of macrocytic anemia
Potentiation of action of sulphonylurea in diabetic patients
Belongs to the therapeutic class of Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim
Storage recommendations: Keep below 30°C, away from light and moisture, out of the reach of children

Respiratory tract infections
Genito-urinary tract infections
Gastrointestinal tract infections
Other infections such as osteomyelitis, brucellosis, skin infections, septicaemia, bacillary dysentery, and more

Broad spectrum bactericidal activity against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria and some protozoa

Dosage instructions for Cotrimoxazole double strength tablet, tablet, and suspension for different age groups
Directions for mild to severe infections, long-term therapy, and gonorrhea treatment

Rare side effects such as crystalluria, allergic reactions, haemolysis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis
Less serious side effects include malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting

Sulphonamides pass the placenta and are excreted in breast milk, posing risks during pregnancy and nursing