Trimethoprim 100mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Trimethoprim

Available from:

Mawdsley-Brooks & Company Ltd

ATC code:

J01EA01

INN (International Name):

Trimethoprim

Dosage:

100mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 05010800

Patient Information leaflet

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Trimogal Leaflet
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TRIMOGAL TABLETS 100MG AND 200MG
(trimethoprim)
!
suffer from kidney problems/kidney disease or are having
dialysis treatment
!
are at greater risk of high levels of potassium in your
blood (hyperkalaemia), e.g. the elderly or those on higher
doses
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING
THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR YOU.
3.
How to take Trimogal Tablets
Trimogal Tablets contain the active substance trimethoprim.
Trimethoprim is a type of antibacterial medicine which works
by killing bacteria.
5.
How to store Trimogal Tablets
!
are allergic to trimethoprim or any of the other ingredients
of this medicine (listed in section 6)
!
suffer from any blood disorders such as anaemia.
The tablet form is not recommended for use in children under
6 years. Alternative dosage forms are available.
!
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
1.
What Trimogal Tablets are and what they are used for
1.
WHAT TRIMOGAL TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY
ARE USED FOR
DO NOT TAKE TRIMOGAL TABLETS IF YOU:
!
suffer from severe liver problems
4.
Possible side effects
!
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist
or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed
in this leaflet. See section 4.
!
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not
pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs
of illness are the same as yours.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
2.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE
TRIMOGAL TABLETS
2.
What you need to know before you take Trimogal Tablets
!
are pregnant
6.
Contents of the pack and other information
Trimogal is most commonly used for prevention and treatment
of infections of th

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Trimethoprim Tablets 100 mg.
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains 100 mg of trimethoprim.
Excipients with known effect
Each tablet contains 67.5 mg lactose
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Tablet
White, normal biconvex tablets, engraved Berk 2H7 or 2H7 with a
breakline on reverse.
The breakline is only to facilitate breaking for ease of swallowing
and not to divide into equal doses.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1.
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Trimethoprim is indicated for the treatment of susceptible infections
caused by trimethoprim -
sensitive organisms including urinary tract and respiratory tract
infections.
Trimethoprim is also indicated for the prevention of recurrent urinary
tract infections.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Posology
Acute infections:
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 200 mg twice daily
Children 6 years to 12 years: 100 mg twice daily
Children under 6 years of age: This dosage form is not suitable for
use in children
younger than
6 years, a more suitable dosage form (such as a suspension) should
be used in this age group.
Elderly: Depending on kidney function, see special dosage schedule.
Treatment should continue for at least one week but not last longer
than two weeks. The
first dose can be doubled.
Long-term treatment and prophylactic therapy:
Adults and children over 12 years: 100 mg at night
Children under 12 years of age: This dosage form is not suitable for
use in children
younger than
12 years, a more suitable dosage form (such as a suspension) should
be used in this age group.
Elderly: Depending on kidney function, see special dosage schedule.
DOSAGE ADVISED WHERE THERE IS REDUCED KIDNEY FUNCTION:
eGFR(ml/min)
Dosage advised
Over 30
Normal
15- 30
Normal for 3 days then half dose.
Under 15
Half the normal dose.
Monitoring of renal function and serum electrolytes should be
considered particularly
with longer term use, in patients with impaired