Pharmatrim (200 mg+40 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.58

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd
Also available as
Pharmatrim 400 mg tablet Pharmatrim ds 800 mg tablet

Indications

  • Bactericidal activity
  • Indicated for respiratory tract infections
  • Indicated for genito-urinary tract infections
  • Indicated for gastro-intestinal tract infections
  • Indicated for other infections

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal activity
  • Action against gram-positive & gram-negative bacteria
  • Action against some protozoa
  • Contains Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole in a 1:5 combination

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for mild to moderate infections
  • Recommended dosage for severe infections
  • Recommended dosage for long term therapy
  • Different dosages for specific conditions
  • Age-specific dosages

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
  • Contraindicated in megaloblastic anaemia
  • Contraindicated in liver parenchymal damage
  • Contraindicated in blood dyscrasia
  • Contraindicated in severe renal insufficiency

Side Effects

  • Rare side effects
  • Serious side effects
  • Transient side effects
  • Crystalluria
  • Allergic reactions
  • Haemolysis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Neutropenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Malaise
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Excretion in breast milk
  • May cause kernicterus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of macrocytic anaemia
  • Interference in the conversion of Folic acid into Folinic acid
  • Reversal by giving Folinic acid
  • Care in diabetic patients receiving sulphonylurea drug

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
  • Sulphonamides & Trimethoprim

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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