{"id":3774,"date":"2025-10-23T07:26:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nawarpharmacy.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3774"},"modified":"2025-11-08T12:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:59:42","slug":"co-trimoxazole-120-ml-syrup","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nawarpharmacy.com\/de\/produkt\/co-trimoxazole-120-ml-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-Trimoxazole 120 ml Syrup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Medication Name:<\/b> Co-Trimoxazole 120 ml Syrup (Paediatric Suspension)<\/p>\n<p><b>Active Ingredient Concentration:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Trimethoprim (TMP):<\/b> 40 mg per 5 ml<\/li>\n<li><b>Sulfamethoxazole (SMX):<\/b> 200 mg per 5 ml <i>(Total strength: 240 mg of combined active ingredients per 5 ml teaspoonful)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pharmacologic Class:<\/b> Combination antibacterial agent (Sulfonamide and Diaminopyrimidine)<\/p>\n<p><b>Indications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Co-Trimoxazole is primarily used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria, and the suspension form is typically prescribed for children (from 6 weeks to 12 years of age). Indications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):<\/b> Including cystitis.<\/li>\n<li><b>Acute Otitis Media (Ear Infection):<\/b> In children.<\/li>\n<li><b>Respiratory Tract Infections:<\/b> Such as acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PJP):<\/b> Both for treatment and prophylaxis (prevention).<\/li>\n<li><b>Other infections:<\/b> Such as Shigellosis, Toxoplasmosis, and Nocardiosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Dosage and Administration (Paediatric):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dosage:<\/b> Must be calculated by a physician based strictly on the child&#8217;s age, weight, and the severity and type of infection.<\/li>\n<li><b>Standard Dosing (Acute Infections, Children 6 months to 5 years):<\/b> Typically <b>5 ml<\/b> (one teaspoonful) taken every 12 hours (twice daily).<\/li>\n<li><b>Standard Dosing (Acute Infections, Children 6 to 12 years):<\/b> Typically <b>10 ml<\/b> (two teaspoonfuls) taken every 12 hours (twice daily).<\/li>\n<li><b>For Severe Infections (e.g., PJP):<\/b> A much higher, weight-based dose is used, administered in divided doses 3 or 4 times daily, as directed by the doctor.<\/li>\n<li><b>Administration:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Shake the bottle well before measuring.<\/li>\n<li>Use the provided measuring device (spoon or syringe) for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>It should be taken with food or drink to lessen gastrointestinal upset.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the child maintains a high fluid intake (water) throughout the course of treatment.<\/li>\n<li>The prescribed course must be completed, even if symptoms improve early.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Contraindications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity (allergy) to Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole, or any sulfonamide-derived drug (e.g., some diuretics).<\/li>\n<li>Severe hepatic (liver) impairment or severe renal (kidney) failure.<\/li>\n<li>Documented megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Infants less than 6 weeks 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