COPTRINE (Co-trimoxazole) 50ml.
Generic name: Co-trimoxazole.
Brand name: Coptrine.
Class: Antibiotic.
Pack size: 50 ml.
Form: Suspension.
Strength: 40 mg trimethoprim and 200 mg. sulfamethoxazole per 5 ml.
Amount: ₦400.

Description: Coptrine, containing Co-trimoxazole, is a combination antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a mixture of two antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, which work together to eliminate bacteria that cause infections. Coptrine is effective in treating conditions such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, and certain types of pneumonia.

Key features:
• Treats infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including pneumonia, toxoplasmosis, and urinary tract infections.
• Dosage is based on the child’s age and weight, given twice daily.
• Contains sorbitol, ethanol, and methyl hydroxybenzoate as excipients.

side effects:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Rash, photosensitivity
• Blood disorders, liver or kidney problems.

Cautions:
• Monitor patients on warfarin, phenytoin, digoxin, or methotrexate due to potential interactions.
• Use with caution in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.