Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection

Short Description

Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection is a combination medicine used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of urinary tract, ear, and abdomen.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointments for taking this medicine. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery. The most common side effects of Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rash, and hives. You may also experience mild injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection.

Breastfeeding Warning

Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection 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

Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection 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.

Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection 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 Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections. Finish the prescribed course of Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection 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 Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Jolltrim 400mg/80mg Injection. In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.