Co-Trimoxazole Syrup 240mg/5ml 100ml Description
Co-Trimoxazole Paediatric Suspension is indicated in children aged 12 years and under (infants (>6 weeks to <2 years old) and children (>2 to <12 years old) for the treatment of the following infections when owing to sensitive organisms (see section 5.1):
• Treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonitis (PJP).
• Treatment and prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis.
• Treatment of nocardiosis.
The following infections may be treated with Co-Trimoxazole where there is bacterial evidence of sensitivity to Co-Trimoxazole and good reason to prefer the combination of antibiotics in Co-Trimoxazole to a single antibiotic:
• Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
• Acute otitis media.
• Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
Co-Trimoxazole Syrup 240mg/5ml 100ml Uses