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Trimethoprim 200mg Tablets 10s

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Pack price equivalent (1 pack) is £2.50 (No VAT)

You must order the quantity stated on your prescription.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 04 November, 2011.

[+] Prescription Only Medicine - Click here for important information.

This product is a prescription-only medication (POM). You cannot order this item unless you have a valid prescription from a UK registered medical practitioner.

The original prescription must be posted to us before we can dispense this drug.

You may download our FREEPOST address label (PDF format) and print your envelope, which will be treated as first class post.

Alternatively, address your envelope:

Freepost RSEH-KURS-LLHY
Hordle Pharmacy
26 Ashley Lane
Hordle, Lymington
SO41 0GA

Note: If you hand write the address, the envelope will be treated as 2nd class post. For your convenience, we will send you a supply of pre-printed envelopes with your order.

Please order the exact quantity stated on your prescription.

There is no VAT on prescription-only medications for human use.

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Product Details

Trimethoprim is a type of antibacterial medicine which works by killing bacteria. Trimethoprim tablets may be used:

to treat a wide range of infections including urinary infections and respiratory tract infections.

for long-term prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections.

Directions

Always take Trimethoprim tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Swallow the tablets with a glass of water at the same times each day.

Doses:

Severe or sudden infections: (e.g. uncomplicated bacterial cystitis in women) treatment will usually be between 3-14 days, according to the type and severity of infection. Your doctor may double your first dose.

Adults and children over 12 years: 200mg twice a day.

Children 6-12 years: 100mg twice a day.

Children under 6 years: Not recommended; a more suitable dosage form should be used in this age group.

Long-term treatment and prevention therapy:

Adults and children over 12 years: 100mg at night.

Children 6-12 years: 50mg at night. The usual dose is around 2mg per kg body weight of the child per day.

Elderly: doses may be reduced in elderly patients, according to kidney function.

If you take more than you should

If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of tablets at the same time, or you think a child may have swallowed any contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains Trimethoprim, the other ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, macrogol, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium starch glycollate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose (E460).

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Trimethoprim tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following effects or any effects not listed.

Contact your doctor at once if you get an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, shock or collapse.

Aseptic meningitis can occur in some patients. This may show as a combination of symptoms such as headache, fever, stiff neck, tiredness, feeling ill and your eyes become very sensitive to bright light.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:

Blood: altered number and type of certain blood cells. If you get increased bruising, nose bleeds, sore throats or infections you should consult your doctor.

Stomach: feeling or being sick, this is usually mild and disappears after stopping the tablets.

Skin: sensitivity to light, skin rashes which may be itchy, severe skin reactions such as erythema multiforme (circular, irregular red patches), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin rash with flushing, fever, blisters or ulcers) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe rash involving reddening, peeling and swelling of the skin that resembles severe burns).

Muscles: muscle pain.

If you notice any side effects, they get worse or if you notice any not listed, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

Do not take Trimethoprim tablets and tell your doctor if you:

are allergic (hypersensitive) to trimethoprim or any of the other ingredients in the tablet (see section 6)

are pregnant

have any blood disorder

have severe kidney disease

Trimethoprim should not be given to premature babies or babies during the first few weeks of life.

Pack Size

1 pack

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