Co-trimoxazole Antibiotic Information
Co-trimoxazole FAQ
What is co-trimoxazole?
Co-trimoxazole is a combination of two antibacterial medicines - a sulfonamide medicine called sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim. Although it has been prescribed widely for a range of infections in the past, it has very occasionally been associated with some serious side-effects.
What is co-trimoxazole (Septrin)?
This leaflet will provide information for adults who have been offered Co-Trimoxazole (Septrin). What is Co-Trimoxazole? Co-Trimoxazole (sometimes called Septrin) is a type of antibiotic. An antibiotic is a type of medication used to treat infection. Co-Trimoxazole contains two separate antibiotics called trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.
What are co-trimoxazole tablets made of?
What Co-trimoxazole tablets contains Co-trimoxazole tablets are made up of two different medicines called sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. These medicines are sometimes given the combined name Co-trimoxazole. The other ingredients are docusate sodium, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate (type A), and povidone (PVP K 30).
What are the side effects of co-trimoxazole?
The most common side-effects are feeling sick, diarrhoea and headache. If you develop a skin rash or any allergic-type reaction, let your doctor know straightaway. Co-trimoxazole is a combination of two antibacterial medicines - a sulfonamide medicine called sulfamethoxazole, and trimethoprim.
How do I take co-trimoxazole?
Take co-trimoxazole exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your dose will depend upon whether you are being treated because you have an infection, or to prevent an infection.
Co-trimoxazole References
If you want to know more about Co-trimoxazole, consider exploring links below:
What Is Co-trimoxazole
- https://patient.info/medicine/co-trimoxazole-for-infection
- https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/co-trimoxazole/
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6999/pil
- https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/display-pil/pil-cotrimoxazole-septrin-5575
- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a684026.html
- https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/infection/a7518/septrin-co-trimoxazole/
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/whooping-cough/prescribing-information/co-trimoxazole/
- https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/101008cotrimoxazole.pdf
- https://patient-info.co.uk/co-trimoxazole-960-mg-tablets-97849/patient-leaflet
Co-trimoxazole Information
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