Co-trimoxazole is a type of antibacterial medicine, which works by killing bacteria. Co-trimoxazole is defined as a mixture of 5 parts of sulfamethoxazole and 1 part of trimethoprim. Trimethoprim is a diaminopyrimidine antibacterial that is used for the treatment of infections due to sensitive organisms, including gastro-enteritis and respiratory-tract infections, and in particular for the treatment and prophylaxis of urinary-tract infections. Sulfamethoxazole is an intermediate-acting sulfonamide. 1.Appearance: White, circular, biconvex uncoated tablets. 2.Specification: 480mg 80mg of trimethoprim and 400mg Sulfamethoxazole 960mg 160mg of trimethoprim and 800mg Sulfamethoxazole 3. Packaging: 10tabs/blister, 10blister/box, 1000tabs/bottle 4.Indication: Co-trimoxazole tablets are used to treat: Or prevent lung infections caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci (P. Carinii) Or prevent toxoplasmosis (passed through undercooked meat or cat faeces) Nocardiosis (bacterial infection causing abscesses) Urinary tract infections (e. G. Cystitis) or worsening of long-term bronchitis Ear infections ( actute otitis media). 5.Doses: Usual doses: Adults and children 12 years and over: Two tablets twice a day Children 6-11 years: One tablet twice a day Children under 6 years: Another form of this medicine may be more suitable. Elderly: Take the tablets exactly as prescribed. Treatment of Pneumocystis jiroveci (P. Carinii): The dose will depend upon your weight, the usual dose is 20mg trimethoprim and 100mg sulfamethoxole per kg body weight each day in several small doses. Prevention of Pneumocystis jiroveci (P. Carinii) or treatment and prevention of Toxoplasmosis: Your doctor may choose one of the following: 1. Two tablets a day for 7 days 2. Two tablets a day three times a week on alternate days 3. Two tablets twice a day three times a week on alternate days Treatment of Nocardiosis: Six to eight tablets a day for up to 3 months. Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablets is a combination of two different antibiotics called sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. Like all antibiotics, Co-Trimoxazole only works against some types of bacteria. This means that it is only suitable for treating some types of infections. Storage: Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25ºC. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The tablets should be stored in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
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