G-Cotrimoxazole (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 19.66
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Gastro-intestinal tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Skin infections
- Septicaemia
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
- Biosynthesis of folinic acid
- Gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria
- Protozoa
Dosage & Administration
- Double strength tablet for over 12 years
- Tablet for over 12 years
- Suspension for under 12 years
- Mild to moderate infections dosage
- Severe infections dosage
- Long term therapy dosage
- Gonorrhoea dosage
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
- Megaloblastic anaemia
- Liver parenchymal damage
- Renal insufficiency
- Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Side Effects
- Crystalluria
- Allergic reactions
- Haemolysis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Malaise
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Passage through placenta
- Excretion in breast milk
- Kernicterus risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged full dose treatment risk
- Macrocytic anaemia risk
- Folic acid interference
- Potential sulphonylurea drug interaction
Therapeutic Class
- Antimicrobial drugs
- Sulphonamides
- Trimethoprim
- Anti-diarrhoeal
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
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