SEPTRIN
Category: Anti-Infection Drugs
Form: Tablets / Suspension
Scientific Name: Trimethoprim and sulphamethoxazole
License by: Glaxo SmithKline - UK
Dosage:
It may be preferable to take Septrin with some food or drink to minimise the possibility of gastro-intestinal disturbances
Acute infections:
Adult Tablets:.
Double strength Tablets
Adults and children over 12 years:
Standard dosage : one every 12 ho
Composition:
Adult tablets: Each scored, white, round, biconvex, uncoated table contains 80mg trimethoprim BP and 400mg Sulphamethoxazole BP.
Double Strength (Forte) Tablets: Each scored, white, elongated, biconvex uncoated tablet contains 160mg Trimethoprim BP and
Indications and usage:
Septrin* is indicated for the treatment of :
- Urinary tract infections (upper and lower):
Acute infections
Long-term prophylaxis of recurrent or suppression of chronic infection sterilization of the urine
Bacterial prostatitis
- Respiratory tract in
Package:
Double Strength Tablets: BOX contain of 10 Tablets
Pediatric Suspension: Bottle of 100 ml