Soma DS800mg+160mg
Rx- Company:
- Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
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৳ 2.03/unit
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At a glance
Co-trimoxazole (Sulphamethoxazole + Trimethoprim) is a combination antibiotic used for pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract, ear, and abdominal bacterial infections. It works by blocking two steps in bacterial folic acid production.
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, sinusitis, otitis media)
- Urinary tract infections (cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, gonorrhea)
- Gastrointestinal infections (Salmonella, Shigella)
- Peritonitis
- Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Moderate infections: 2 tablets (480 mg) twice daily
- Severe infections: 2 tablets three times daily
- DS tablet: 1 tablet (960 mg) twice daily
- PCP: 120 mg/kg/day in 2-4 divided doses for 14-21 days
Pediatric Dose (Oral):
- 6-12 years: 2 teaspoonfuls syrup twice daily
- 6 months-5 years: 1 teaspoonful twice daily
- 6 weeks-6 months: 0.5 teaspoonful twice daily
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Skin rash
- Allergic reactions
- Diarrhea
Serious (Rare):
- Crystalluria
- Hemolysis, thrombocytopenia
- Neutropenia, agranulocytosis
Precautions & warnings
- Do not use in hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or trimethoprim
- Do not use in severe liver failure, jaundice, severe renal impairment
- Do not use in porphyria, megaloblastic anemia
- Do not use in pregnancy and neonates (4 weeks)
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.