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COTRI D.S TAB
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The COTRI D.S. TAB (Co-trimoxazole Double Strength Tablet) is a combination antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is a prescription-only medicine that contains two active ingredients: sulfamethoxazole (800 mg) and trimethoprim (160 mg).
Key Information
- Active Ingredients: Sulfamethoxazole (800 mg) and Trimethoprim (160 mg).
- Drug Class: Antibiotic (specifically, a sulfonamide combination).
- Mechanism of Action: The two antibiotics work synergistically by blocking two sequential steps in the bacterial production of folic acid, a vital nutrient needed for bacteria to grow and multiply. This dual action kills the bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading effectively.
- “DS” Designation: “DS” stands for Double Strength, indicating that it is twice as strong as the regular strength (SS – Single Strength) tablets.
Uses
COTRI D.S. is prescribed to treat various bacterial infections, including:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Ear infections (acute otitis media)
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), a severe lung infection, especially in immunocompromised patients
- Toxoplasmosis and Nocardiosis (infections of the brain, skin, or lungs)
- Traveler’s diarrhea and shigellosis
Important Precautions & Side Effects
- Prescription Only: This medicine should only be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Complete the Course: It is crucial to finish the entire prescribed course of the antibiotic, even if symptoms improve early, to prevent the infection from returning and to avoid antibiotic resistance.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, and skin rash are possible side effects.
- Serious Side Effects: Rare but serious side effects can occur, including severe skin reactions (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome), blood disorders, and high potassium levels in the blood. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience a spreading rash, breathing difficulties, unusual bruising, or yellowing of the skin/eyes.
- Contraindications: Do not use this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease, a history of blood disorders, a known allergy to sulfa drugs or trimethoprim, or are an infant under two months of age.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to help prevent kidney stones.
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