Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Sulfamethoxazole (800mg) + Trimethoprim (160mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Beckcem Drug International Pvt. Ltd. |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections. Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that should be taken as advised by the doctor. It is used to treat various bacterial infections including pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the urinary tract, ear, and abdomen. The medicine should be taken with food and at a fixed time for better efficacy. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and headache. It is important to complete the prescribed course even if you feel better to ensure complete recovery. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness.
Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. These antibiotics work by preventing the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections.
- Finish the prescribed course of Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Stop taking Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reactions.
- In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.
Pregnancy
Kotri DS 800mg/160mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. Please consult your doctor.
