Saltrim DS 800 mg+160 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Sulphamethoxazole trimethoprim
Company Salton pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Saltrim 200 mg suspension Saltrim 400 mg tablet

Product Title

  • Cotrimoxazole

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotics
  • Antimicrobial Drugs

Description

Cotrimoxazole is a broad-spectrum bactericidal medicine used to treat a wide range of respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and other infections.

Active Ingredients

  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulphamethoxazole

Mode of Action

Exerts bactericidal action by sequential blockade of two bacterial enzyme systems in the biosynthesis of folinic acid in microorganisms.

Indications

  • Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Genito-urinary Tract Infections
  • Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Brucellosis
  • Skin Infections
  • Septicaemia

Dosage Forms

  • Tablet (Double Strength)
  • Tablet
  • Suspension

Dosage & Administration

  • Double Strength Tablet (Over 12 years):
    • Mild to Moderate Infections: 1 tablet twice daily
    • 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
  • Tablet (Over 12 years):
    • Mild to Moderate Infections: 2 tablets twice daily
    • Severe Infections: 2 tablets thrice daily
    • Long-term Therapy (>14 days): 1 tablet twice daily
  • Suspension (Under 12 years):
    • 6-12 years: 2 teaspoonful twice daily
    • 6 months-5 years: 1 teaspoonful twice daily
    • 6 weeks-6 months: 0.5 teaspoonful twice daily

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Trimethoprim or Sulphonamides
  • Megaloblastic Anaemia due to Folate Deficiency
  • Severe 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 use during pregnancy and nursing periods due to potential risks of passing the medicine to the fetus or through breast milk.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of Macrocytic Anaemia with Prolonged Full Dose Treatment
  • 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 and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children

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