View Comazole overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide or trimethoprim. Marked liver parenchymal damage. Not to be given to patients w/ serious haematological disorder. G6PD deficiency. Severe renal insufficiency. Pregnancy. Premature & newborn babies during 1st wk of life.
Discontinue use if skin rash appears. Folic acid deficiency; blood dyscrasias; G6PD deficiency; severe allergy or bronchial asthma; group A β-haemolysis streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis. Superinfection. Ensure adequate fluid intake. Monitor blood count regularly on long-term therapy. Renal & hepatic impairment. Not to be given during pregnancy. Lactation.
J01EE01 - sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ; Belongs to the class of combinations of sulfonamides and trimethoprim, including derivatives. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.