Страна: Австралія
мова: англійська
Джерело: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
trimethoprim, Quantity: 300 mg
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Tablet, uncoated
Excipient Ingredients: pregelatinised maize starch; sodium starch glycollate; magnesium stearate
Oral
7 tablets
Medicine Registered
(S4) Prescription Only Medicine
This product accepted for registration as 'currently supplied' at the time of commencement of the Act. Conditions varied as approved in the letter of 6 April 1992 from Dr H. Arora. Indicated for the treatmenet of acute urinary tract infections caused by sensitive organisms.
Visual Identification: A biconvex, round white tablet embossed "TRIPRIM" and scored on the upper face. Bottom face plain.; Container Type: Bottle; Container Material: Glass; Container Life Time: 2 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Registered
1991-08-02
TRIPRIM- Consumer Medicine Information Page 1 of 4 TRIPRIM ™ _TRIMETHOPRIM _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about TRIPRIM tablets. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking TRIPRIM against the benefits they expect it will have. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT TRIPRIM IS USED FOR The name of your medicine is TRIPRIM. The active ingredient is called _trimethoprim_ . _ _ _Trimethoprim_ belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. TRIPRIM is used to treat urinary tract infections caused by bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that are causing your infection. USE TRIPRIM ONLY AS DIRECTED AND CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL IF PAIN OR SYMPTOMS PERSIST. TRIPRIM is not recommended for use in children under the age of 6 years. The safety and effectiveness of TRIPRIM in children under the age of 6 years has not been established. Your doctor may have prescribed this medicine for another condition. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY TRIPRIM HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. TRIPRIM tablets are only available with a doctor’s prescription. BEFORE YOU TAKE IT _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT_ DO NOT TAKE TRIPRIM IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO: • Trimethoprim or any other antibiotics • Any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction to TRIPRIM may include red, itchy skin rashes, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat or faintness. DO NOT USE IT AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE (EXP.) PRINTED ON THE PACK. DO NOT TAKE TRIPRIM IF THE PACKAGING IS TORN OR SHOWS SIGNS OF TAMPERING. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal. _BEFORE YOU START TO TAKE Прочитайте повний документ
1 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – TRIPRIM (TRIMETHOPRIM) 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Trimethoprim 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION A synthetic antibacterial. Each tablet contains 300mg of trimethoprim. For full list of excipients, see section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM White biconvex, round tablet embossed ‘TRIPRIM’ and scored on the upper face. Bottom face plain. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 T HERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Triprim is indicated for the treatment of acute urinary tract infections caused by sensitive organisms. 4.2 D OSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS: 300mg daily for 7 days. CHILDREN OVER 6 YEARS: 150mg daily for 7 days. CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS: There is no information available at present concerning the appropriate dose of Triprim in children under the age of 6 years. In the treatment of acute urinary tract infection due to susceptible organisms it is not necessary to use Triprim for longer than 7 days. To ensure maximal urinary concentrations it may be advantageous to take the dose before bedtime. The dose may be taken with food to minimise the possibility of gastrointestinal disturbance. 4.3 C ONTRAINDICATIONS 2 Triprim should not be given to patients with a history of trimethoprim hypersensitivity. Patients with severely impaired renal function (creatinine clearance less than 10 mL/min) should not be prescribed Triprim unless the plasma concentration of trimethoprim is monitored repeatedly during treatment. Triprim should not be given to patients with severe haematological disorders or documented megaloblastic anaemia due to folate deficiency. 4.4 S PECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE POSSIBLE FOLATE DEFICIENCY Care should be exercised in treating suspected folate deficient patients. Folate supplementation should be considered. Folinic acid (3-6 mg/day) as calcium folinate, may be administered without interfering with the antibacterial activity of trimethoprim. Regular monthly blood counts are advisable when trimethoprim is given for long Прочитайте повний документ