Cotrimoxazole 480Mg Tablet 480 mg Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Tablets

Available Strengths: 480 mg

Reference Brands: Various Indian Brand Available

Category: Antibiotics

Co-trimoxazole is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), bronchitis (infection of the tubes leading to the lungs), and infections of the urinary tract, ears, and intestines. It also is used to treat 'travelers' diarrhea.

Product Description:

Cotrimoxazole tablets are a combination antibiotic containing trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. This dual-action formulation works by inhibiting bacterial folic acid synthesis through two complementary mechanisms: sulfamethoxazole, a sulfonamide, blocks the production of dihydrofolic acid, while trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, preventing the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid. Together, they effectively stop bacterial growth and replication.

Cotrimoxazole is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, ear infections, and certain types of pneumonia. It is also prescribed as a prophylactic agent to prevent opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV/AIDS.

The tablets are administered orally and are available in multiple strengths to allow flexible dosing based on the type and severity of infection. Cotrimoxazole is valued for its broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, effectiveness, and ability to target bacteria resistant to single-agent therapy. Medical supervision ensures safe use, minimizes side effects such as nausea or rash, and helps prevent the development of antibiotic resistance. This makes Cotrimoxazole tablets a reliable and widely used option for managing bacterial infections.