Cotrimoxazole Benefits & Uses

Cotrimoxazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Cotrimoxazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Above 6 months old can take

Cotrimoxazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Cotrimoxazole safe for pregnant women?

Cotrimoxazole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cotrimoxazole again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cotrimoxazole safe during breastfeeding?

Cotrimoxazole should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cotrimoxazole on the Kidneys?

Cotrimoxazole has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cotrimoxazole on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cotrimoxazole. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Mild
What is the effect of Cotrimoxazole on the Heart?

Cotrimoxazole may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cotrimoxazole with Other Drugs

Cotrimoxazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiloride

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Moderate

Rosiglitazone

Phenytoin

Warfarin

Mild

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Cotrimoxazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cotrimoxazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Gastritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Hypothyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Cotrimoxazole

Is this Cotrimoxazole habit forming or addictive?

Cotrimoxazole is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cotrimoxazole as you may feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cotrimoxazole only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cotrimoxazole for mental disorders.

No

Cotrimoxazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cotrimoxazole

It is safe to take Cotrimoxazole with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cotrimoxazole

Consuming Cotrimoxazole with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 706-708

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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 705

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bactrim™ (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)

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