What infections does sulfamethoxazole treat?
Descriptions. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim combination is used to treat infections including urinary tract infections, middle ear infections (otitis media), bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery).
Which bacteria does trimethoprim treat?
Although rarely used alone because of bacterial resistance, trimethoprim may be used to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter species, and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus.
Is trimethoprim an antibiotic?
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic. It’s used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), such as cystitis.
What are the ingredients in co-trimoxazole Forte?
Each Co-Trimoxazole Forte tablet contains 800 mg Sulfamethoxazole and 160 mg of Trimethoprim. For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. Pharmaceutical form Tablet. White, elongated tablet marked “S3” on one side and a scoreline on the other side.
What is co-trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte?
Each Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablet contains 800 mg sulfamethoxazole and 160 mg trimethoprim. The other ingredients of Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablets are: povidone, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate and docusate sodium. Co-Trimoxazole 160 mg/800 mg Forte Tablets are white elongated tablets, coded S3 on one side.
What is the age limit for co-trimoxazole Forte tablets?
Co-Trimoxazole Forte tablets are indicated in children (>12 to 18 years old) for the treatment of the following infections when owing to sensitive organisms (see section 5.1).
What are the uses of Co-Co-trimoxazole Forte tablets?
Co-Trimoxazole Forte tablets are indicated in children (>12 to <18 years old) and adults (>18 years old) for the treatment of the following infections when owing to sensitive organisms (see section 5.1). • Treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonitis or “PJP”. • Treatment and prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis.