Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup

Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup contains Co-trimoxazole (Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole) 40mg/200mg, a combination antibiotic. Made by Unexo, it is prescribed for urinary tract infections, chest infections, ear infections, traveller's diarrhoea and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Pack size: 50ml syrup.

Uses of Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup

Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup is used for urinary tract infections, flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, middle ear infections, some gut infections such as traveller’s diarrhoea and shigellosis, and for the treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis pneumonia in people with weak immunity.

How Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup works

Its two ingredients block two different steps the bacteria use to make folic acid, which they need to grow. Working together, they stop the bacteria from multiplying.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Skin rash
• Diarrhoea

Stop taking it and get medical help at once if you develop a widespread rash, blistering or peeling skin, mouth ulcers, fever with a sore throat, unusual bruising, or yellowing of the skin.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa (sulfonamide) medicines.
• Drink plenty of water while taking it.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, G6PD deficiency, folate deficiency or a blood disorder.
• It is usually avoided in late pregnancy and in babies under six weeks old.
• Finish the full course your doctor prescribes.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not use it after the expiry date or the period stated on the label once opened. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup online in Pakistan

Order Cotri 40mg/200mg Syrup from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Co-trimoxazole (Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole) by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.