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Cotriseptol 480mg is a drug indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections, with a broad spectrum of activity on both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The drug is contraindicated in some cases. Therefore, you need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult your doctor before use.1. What is Cotriseptol 480mg?
Cotriseptol 480 is an antibiotic that combines two ingredients, Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole. This combination gives Cotriseptol a stronger spectrum of action against bacteria.Drugs that kill both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria should be used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, digestive system, urinary tract and genitals.
2. Indications for use of the drug Cotriseptol 480mg
Cotriseptol 480mg is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Respiratory tract infections; Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; Genital tract infections; Urinary tract infections; Gastrointestinal infections.
3. Dosage and how to use Cotriseptol 480mg
Reference dose of Cotriseptol 480mg:
For urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections caused by Shigella Bacilli bacteria and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults: Take 2 Cotriseptol tablets x 2 times/day; The duration of treatment is from 10-14 days for gastrointestinal infections, 14 days for acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and 5 days for gastrointestinal infections caused by Shigella Bacilli. Dosage for treatment of urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal tract infections caused by Shigella Bacilli and acute otitis media in children: 48 mg Cotrisetol/kg body weight/day divided into 2 times/day; Duration of treatment is 10 days for gastrointestinal infections and acute otitis media, 5 days for infections caused by Shigella Bacilli. Treatment of pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii in both adults and children: The usual dose is 90-120mg/kg body weight/day divided into 4 times; Duration of treatment for 14-21 days. Treatment of diarrhea in adults caused by E. coli: The recommended dose of Cotriseptol is 2 tablets of 480mg strength, every 12 hours. How to take Cotriseptol 480mg:
Take the drug during or after eating; Be sure to take the medicine with plenty of water.
4. Contraindications to the use of Cotriseptol
Cotriseptol 480 mg is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to the active ingredients and excipients in the drug Cotriseptol; People with impaired liver and kidney function; Have G6PD deficiency disease ; Pregnant and lactating women; People with megaloblastic anemia caused by folic acid deficiency; Children under 2 months of age are contraindicated to use Cotriseptol.
5. Cotriseptol 480mg side effects
Cotriseptol 480mg can cause the following side effects:
Fever. Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea. Itchy rash, urticaria; Anaphylaxis, neutropenia and agranulocytosis.
6. Drug interactions
Cotriseptol 480mg can increase the effect of some drugs after taking simultaneously:
Thiazide diuretics; Phenytoin drug ; The cancer drug Methotrexate; Tricyclic antidepressants; Sulfonylurea derivatives. The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Cotriseptol 480 mg. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Cotriseptol exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Cotriseptol in a cool, dry place, at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and out of the reach of small children.
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