COTRIM P.P.M Oral suspension – PPM

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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,
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: Sulfamethoxazole …………………. 200mg Trimethoprim ………………………… 40mg Excipients: q.s.f ………………………. 5ml 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.