CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet

Short Description

CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the urinary tract, ear, and abdomen.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is a prescription medicine that should be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with food and at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as an overdose may have harmful effects. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery. CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet may lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and headache. To overcome these side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids. If any side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction, consult your doctor immediately. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are allergic to the medicine, refrain from using it and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Loss of appetite Headache

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. These antibiotics work by preventing the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Together, they treat your infection effectively.

You have been prescribed CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course of CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking CO-Trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reactions. In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.