Jolltrim Co-trimoxazole Injection

Co-trimoxazole injection is used toA treat certain infectionsA that are caused by bacteria such as infection of the intestine, lungs (pneumonia), and urinary tract. Co-trimoxazole should not be used in children younger than 2 months of age. Co-trimoxazole injection is in a class of medications called sulfonamides

Co-Trimoxazole for Infusion is indicated in children aged 12 years and under (>6 weeks to 12 to 18 years old) for the treatment of the following infections when owing to sensitive organisms (see section 5.1):

a c Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection: It is recommended that initial episodes of uncomplicated urinary tract infections be treated with a single effective antibacterial agent rather than a combination such as Co-Trimoxazole for Infusion.

a c Treatment and prevention ofA Pneumocystis jiroveciiA pneumonitis or a PJPa .

a c Treatment and prophylaxis of toxoplasmosis.

a c Treatment of nocardiosis.

a c In general, the indications for the use of Co-Trimoxazole for Infusion are the same as those for oral presentations.

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.