Cotrimoxazole DS Tablet

Cotrimoxazole DS tablet is a combination antibiotic medication containing the active constituents called sulphamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. It treats various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, ear infections, and abdominal infections. Its primary function is to block the growth of microorganisms to eliminate the infection effectively. Cotrimoxazole DS tablet should not be consumed if you are allergic to Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim or any of its ingredients in the medication. Also, it is contraindicated for individuals with severe liver or kidney problems and infants within the first six weeks of life. Inform your doctor if you have a history of blood disorders that increase the risk of bleeding or bruising (thrombocytopenia) or the rare blood disorder known as porphyria. Before taking Cotrimoxazole DS tablet, inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe skin rash or blood disorders, have a history of allergies or asthma, insufficient folic acid levels, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells), phenylketonuria (inherited disorder). Notify your doctor if you have kidney or liver issues or if you take other medications. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have a bacterial infection (group A beta-hemolytic streptococci infection), severe hyperkalemia (serum or plasma potassium level), or risk of hyponatremia (abnormally low levels of sodium in the blood); it is advised to check regular blood counts. This medicine is not advised to use in children under 12 years old.