Cotrim 800 mg / 160 mg

Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms, including bronchopulmonary infections (acute and chronic), urogenital infections (particularly prostatic), otitis media, and digestive infections (notably typhoid fever and sigmoiditis). Also indicated for Pneumocystis carinii and toxoplasma gondii infections, and for prevention of Pneumocystis carinii infections in HIV carriers and bone marrow or organ transplant recipients.

Ingredients

• Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg
• Trimethoprim 160 mg

Direction

Usual dose: 1 tablet twice daily. Severe cases: 3 tablets per day. Acute cystitis: 3 tablets as a single dose. Pneumocystis carinii infections: 3 to 6 tablets per day in 3 to 4 divided doses. Preferably taken with meals.

Side effects

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.
• Respect the prescribed doses.