Deprim Suspension is a pink, raspberry flavoured suspension containing 200 mg Sulfamethoxazole and 40 mg trimethoprim per 5 mL.
Urinary tract infections
: Treatment of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
What is Co-Trimoxazole used to treat?
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 septrin used to treat?
SEPTRIN is used for the treatment of
a variety of bacterial infections
, including bronchitis and infections of the ear, sinus, kidney, bladder, stomach, bowel, skin and wounds. Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (the active ingredients in SEPTRIN) belong to a group of medicines called “anti-infectives”.
When should I take septrin?
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.
How long should I take Co-Trimoxazole?
Co-Trimoxazole should be taken for
at least five days
. Make sure that you finish the course of Co-Trimoxazole which your doctor has prescribed.
What is the best antibiotic for sore throat?
Doctors most often prescribe
penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil)
to treat strep throat. They are the top choices because they’re safer, inexpensive, and they work well on strep bacteria.
What is best antibiotic for urinary tract infection?
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others)
- Fosfomycin (Monurol)
- Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
- Ceftriaxone.
Is co-trimoxazole a strong antibiotic?
Co-trimoxazole is an
antibiotic
that is used to treat bacterial infections such as bladder infections, skin infections or chest infections. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bugs that cause infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Does cotrimoxazole contain penicillin?
Co-trimoxazole is
a combination antibiotic
. It can be taken by people who are allergic to penicillin, but it is not suitable for people who are allergic to sulfonamides. Space out your doses evenly throughout the day, and remember to finish the course of treatment.
Can you take paracetamol with co-trimoxazole?
No interactions were found
between Co-trimoxazole and Paracetamol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take Amoxil and septrin together?
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions
were found between amoxicillin and Co-trimoxazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is septrin good for UTI?
Ciprofloxacin
appears to be an effective and safe orally-administrable treatment even for complicated urinary tract infection.
Can ampicillin cure sore throat?
Ampicillin is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord); and infections of the throat, sinuses, lungs, reproductive organs, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
Is Cosatrim an antibiotic?
Cotrim is an
antibiotic combination containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
and it works by killing sensitive bacteria. Both ingredients are antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria.
Is cotrimoxazole an antifungal?
Cotrimoxazole is one of these
“non-antifungal drugs
,” which is widely used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole, also known as cotrimoxazole, with Septrin and Bactrim being the common trade names.
Can cotrimoxazole treat tonsillitis?
For the treatment of tonsillitis unresponsive to initial therapy, a wide variety of agents were quoted; the most common being erythromycin (27 cases, 35%) and co-trimoxazole (16 cases, 20%). There were 17 separate indications for surgical referral given, the most common being recurrent tonsillitis (68 cases, 87%).
