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

60 ml bottle: ৳ 21.65

Medicine Details

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

Indications

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Gastro-intestinal tract infections
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Gonorrhea treatment
  • Osteomyelitis treatment
  • Skin infection treatment
  • Septicemia treatment

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal activity
  • Broad spectrum
  • Gram-positive bacteria
  • Gram-negative bacteria
  • Protozoa sensitivity
  • Enzyme system blockade

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended dosage for mild to moderate infections
  • Recommended dosage for severe infections
  • Long term therapy guidelines
  • Gonorrhea treatment dosage

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trimethoprim or sulphonamides
  • Megaloblastic anaemia contraindication
  • Liver parenchymal damage contraindication
  • Severe renal insufficiency contraindication

Side Effects

  • Crystalluria
  • Allergic reactions
  • Haemolysis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Neutropenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Malaise
  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution during pregnancy and nursing period
  • Placental passage of sulphonamides
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Potential kernicterus risk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of macrocytic anaemia
  • Folinic acid interference
  • Special concern for diabetic patients
  • Potentiation of sulphonylurea drugs

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
  • Sulphonamides
  • Trimethoprim

Storage Conditions

  • Temperature requirement below 30°C
  • Protection from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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