Co-Trimoxazole Ds

Contraindications

This medicine should not be used in new borns and patients suffering from severe renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) insufficiency. How long does it take for trimethoprim to start working? What is sulfamethoxazole used for? It is used to treat various bacterial and parasitic infections. What should be done to overcome its side effects? You are advised to maintain a healthy and balanced diet and ensure you stay hydrated all the time through fluids and water. What should people who are allergic to this medicine do? Such patients are advised to use an alternate antibiotic, but only under the recommendation and consultation of a clinician. Which age group is contraindicated the use of trimethoprim? Those under 2 months of age are strictly supposed to avoid this medicine.