Χώρα: Ιρλανδία
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
TRIMETHOPRIM
Chemidex Pharma Limited
J01EA01
TRIMETHOPRIM
200 Milligram
Tablets
Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)
trimethoprim
Marketed
1982-04-16
MONOTRIM 100 MG TABLETS MONOTRIM 200 MG TABLETS Trimethoprim READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE 3. HOW TO TAKE 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE 6. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Monotrim tablets contain trimethoprim which is an antibiotic. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria sensitive to trimethoprim such as: urinary tract infections chest infections. Trimethoprim may also be given to patients who often suffer from urinary tract infections, to stop the infections from returning. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE DO NOT TAKE MONOTRIM TABLETS IF YOU: are allergic to trimethoprim or any of the other ingredients (see Section 6) are pregnant or planning to become pregnant have a blood disorder have severe kidney problems. DO NOT give Monotrim tablets to very young babies (premature babies or babies less than 6 weeks old). If any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH MONOTRIM TABLETS Before taking the tablets, tell your doctor if you: have a folic acid deficiency have kidney problems have high concentration of potassium ions in the blood are elderly are breast-feeding. Concomitant administration of Monotrim Tablets with certain medicines, potassium supplements and food rich in potassium may lead to severe hyperkalaemia (increased potassium blood level). The symptoms of severe hyperkalaemia might include muscle cramps, irregular heart rhythm, diarrhoea, na Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Monotrim 200 mg Tablets 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 200mg Trimethoprim. Excipient: each tablet also contains 48mg of lactose monohydrate. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Tablet. White, round tablet with a single score line separating the identifying code DE on one side. 5 The score line is only to facilitate breaking for ease of swallowing and not to divide into equal doses. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Treatment of infections caused by trimethoprim-sensitive organisms including urinary and respiratory tract infections and prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Montrim 200mg tablets are not recommended for use in children below age 12 years. Other suitable formulations (e.g. Montrim 10mg/ml Suspension) are available for this patient population. 1. Treatment of respiratory and urinary tract infections: _Adults and children over 12 years:_ 200 mg twice daily for 7-10 days The first dosage on the first day can be doubled. 2. Prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infection: _Adults and children over 12 years:_ The usual dose is 100 mg at night. An extra 100 mg may be taken in the morning, if necessary. 3. Dosage in renal impairment: Creatinine clearance (ml/sec) Plasma creatinine (micromole/l) Dosage advised Over 0.45 Men < 250 Women <175 Normal 0.25 – 0.45 Men 250 – 600 Women 175 – 400 Normal for 3 days then half dose Under 0.25 Men > 600 Women > 400 Half normal dose H E A L T H P R O D U C T S R E G U L A T O R Y A U T H O R I T Y ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο