COTRIM P.P.M Oral suspension Sulfamethoxazole - Trimethoprim

WHAT IS COTRIM P.P.M Oral suspension?

COTRIM P.P.M Oral suspension is used for treatment of infections caused by sensitive micro-organisms: genitourinary tract infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, otitis, sinusitis, gastrointestinal tract infections, typhoid fever, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

COMPOSITION:

COTRIM P.P.M Oral suspension:

• ...................................................................200 mg
• ............................................................................40 mg
• Excipients: q.s.f............................................................................5 ml

HOW TO USE:

In all cases, you must strictly comply with your doctor’s prescription.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE

Dosage:

The usual dose is sulfamethoxazole 15 mg/kg and trimethoprim 3 mg/kg, twice per day, or:

• From 6 weeks to 5 months: 2.5 ml, twice per day.
• From 6 months to 5 years: 5 ml, twice per day.
• From 6 years to 12 years: 10 ml, twice per day.

In severe infections, the dose should be increased by 50%.

Mode of administration: Oral route.

Special cases: acute uncomplicated cystitis / Pneumocystis carinii pneumonitis / renal impairment: the dosage is as directed by your doctor’s prescription.

STORAGE: Store below 30ºC. Protect from light, heat and humidity.

ADVERSE EFFECTS AND WARNING:

The most common observed: gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, vomiting) and skin reactions (skin rash, urticaria).

Breast-feeding is not recommended in case a mother was being treated with a drug containing sufamethoxazole and trimethoprim.