When should I take co-trimoxazole?

When should I take co-trimoxazole?

Timing: Co-trimoxazole is usually taken 2 times a day. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day such as the first thing in the morning and at bedtime. Ideally these times should be at 12 hours apart. Co-trimoxazole is best taken with food.

Is co-trimoxazole tablets an antibiotic?

Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablets (called ‘Co-Trimoxazole’ in this leaflet) 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.

Is co-trimoxazole used for fever?

Co-trimoxazole has been commonly used in the past for the treatment of enteric fever [14, 15].

What is co Amoxiclav used for?

Co-amoxiclav is a combination antibiotic used for bacterial infections. It contains amoxicillin (an antibiotic from the penicillin group of medicines) mixed with clavulanic acid. The clavulanic acid stops bacteria from breaking down amoxicillin, allowing the antibiotic to work better.

What does Cosatrim treat?

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).

How fast does cotrimoxazole work?

In some cases, if the PCP is more severe, you may be given cotrimoxazole intravenously. The recommended treatment for PCP lasts 21 days. It may be possible to switch to tablet form of the medication if you respond well to the treatment. It may take five to seven days before you start to feel better.

Can cotrimoxazole treat UTI?

Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance. Because of the high concentration of the drug in the urine and the favourable course of uncomplicated cystitis, a 3-day treatment of co-trimoxazole can be given to patients with this disease.

When should co-Amoxiclav be taken?

Co-amoxiclav is usually given three times a day. This should be first thing in the morning, early afternoon (or after school) and at bedtime. Ideally, these times are at least 4 hours apart.

How do you take cotrimoxazole 400 mg?

You should take Co-Trimoxazole with some food or drink. This will stop you feeling sick (nausea) or having diarrhoea. Although it is better to take it with food, you can still take it on an empty stomach. Drink plenty of fluid such as water while you are taking Co-Trimoxazole.

What doses of Cotrimoxazole should be used?

Syrup use is recommended in very young children up to 10-12 kg

Recommended dosages of 6-8 mg/kg once daily should be used.

Once tablets can be taken,half of a standard adult tablet crushed may be used for children up to 10kg,one whole tablet for 10-25kg,two single strength or one

Use weight band dosages rather than body surface area doses

What is trimoxazole used for?

Co-trimoxazole is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), and infections of the urinary tract, ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat ‘travelers’ diarrhea.

What is co trimoxazole?

Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablets (called ‘Co-Trimoxazole’ in this leaflet) 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.