Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of urinary tract, ear, and abdomen. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to cure the infection.
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is advised to be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with or without food and it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as an overdose of it may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery.
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is advised to be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with or without food and it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as an overdose of it may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery.
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.
Uses of Cotrizine Tablet
Benefits of Cotrizine Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine prescribed to treat various infections caused by bacteria. These include chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia and infections of the urinary tract, stomach, and ear. Your symptoms might improve after using Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Cotrizine Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cotrizine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Allergic reaction
How to use Cotrizine Tablet
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. Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cotrizine Tablet works
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Sulfamethopyrazine 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Cotrizine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections.
- Finish the prescribed course of Cotrizine 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 Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet.
- In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.
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Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I miss my dose?
Take Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
What if I don't get better after using Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
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- ScienceDirect. Sulfamethopyrazine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Trimethoprim. [Accessed on 10 Apr. 2019 (online) Available from:
- Sulfamethopyrazine. Sandwich, Kent: Farmitalia Carlo Erba Limited; 1977 [revised Dec. 2004]. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Trimethoprim. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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