DBL Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia.
DBL™ SULFAMETHOXAZOLE 400MG AND TRIMETHOPRIM 80MG CONCENTRATE INJECTION BP
Sulfamethoxazole (sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole) and trimethoprim (try-METH-oh-prim)
Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet
This leaflet answers some common questions about DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP. 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 DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
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 DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is used for
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is an antibacterial product containing two different antibiotics, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.Together, both drugs are more efficient than either one is alone.
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is used to treat infections where treatment with the oral dosage form of the antibiotic is not appropriate.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP for another reason.
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Before you are given this medicine
When you must not be given it
You must not be given DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP if you have an allergy to:
any medicine containing sulfamethoxazole
any medicine containing trimethoprim
any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Some people are allergic to ‘sulfa’ drugs.Sulfamethoxazole is a ‘sulfa’-containing medicine.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim may include:
cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin.
You must not be given DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP if you have any of the following:
severe liver disease
abnormal cells in the blood
severe kidney disease
abnormal red blood cells (anaemias) associated with low levels of folic acid
a low platelet count with bleeding or bruising more easily than normal with previous use of trimethoprim and/or sulfonamides.
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP should not be given to premature babies or newborn babies (up to 8 weeks old).
If you are not sure whether you should be given this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Before you are given it
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have allergies to:
any other medicines, especially those containing ‘sulfas.’
any foods, preservatives or dyes.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
If there is a need to consider sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim during your pregnancy, your doctor or pharmacist will discuss with you the benefits and risks of being given it.You may require a folic acid supplement to reduce the risk of harm to your unborn baby.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed.
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim passes into breast milk and therefore there is a possibility that the breast-fed baby may be affected.
If there is a need to consider sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim while you are breast-feeding, your doctor or pharmacist will discuss with you the benefits and risks of you being given it.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
A deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
anaemia or other blood disorders
malnutrition
rheumatoid arthritis
kidney disease, or kidney transplant
liver disease (hepatitis)
HIV positive or AIDS
phenylketonuria
porphyria
thyroid disease
folate deficiency.
If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about any of the above, tell them before you are given DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP may interfere with each other.These include:
methotrexate
medicines that change to acidity of the urine (e.g. salts for cystitis)
medicines used to prevent blood clots (blood thinners) such as warfarin
phenylbutazone, or indomethacin (medicines to reduce inflammation)
phenytoin (a medicine for epilepsy)
diuretic agents (fluid tablets) particularly thiazides
hypoglycaemics, medicines to control blood sugar
digoxin, a medicine used to assist heart function
ciclosporin, a medicine used to lower the immune system
pyrimethamine, a medicine used in the treatment or prevention of malaria,
leucovorin (calcium folinate)
antithyroid medicines (thionamides) used to treat overactive thyroid
tricyclic antidepressants.
These medicines may be affected by DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP or may affect how well it works.You may need different amounts of your medicine, or you may need to take or use different medicines.Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you.
Your doctor and pharmacist may have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while you are being given this medicine.
How DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is given
How it is given
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP must always be diluted before use and is given as an intravenous infusion (i.e. a slow injection through a ‘drip’ into the vein) twice a day. An infusion pump may be used to control the flow rate of the ‘drip’.This medicine should only be given by a doctor, nurse, or other trained person.
How much is given
Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive.This depends on your condition and other factors such as your age and weight.
If you take too much (overdose)
As DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is given to you under the supervision of your doctor, it is very unlikely that you will receive too much.Your doctor or pharmacist has information on how to recognise and treat an overdose.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.
In case of overdose, immediately contact the Poisons Information Centre for advice on management. (in Australia, call 13 11 26)
While you are being given DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP
Things you must do
If you get severe diarrhoea, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately.Do this even if it occurs several weeks after treatment with sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim has been stopped.
Diarrhoea may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel.You may need urgent medical care.
Do not take diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
If you become pregnant while being given sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim, tell your doctor immediately.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are being given DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP.
This medicine helps most people with infections, but it may have unwanted side effects in some people.All medicines can have side effects.Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not.You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.
Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects.
You may not experience any of them.
Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
pain or swelling at the injection site
nausea or vomiting
loss of appetite
abdominal pain
diarrhoea
soreness of the mouth
increased sensitivity of skin to the sun (sunburn)
increased or decreased frequency of urination
headache
insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
fatigue
dizziness
ringing in the ears.
Ask your doctor, or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately if you notice any of the following:
severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose or genitals
itchy spots or red, painful rash or lumps under the skin, accompanied by a fast heartbeat, fever, weight loss and feeling unwell
sudden signs of allergy such as rash, itching or hives on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing
sore throat, fever or shortness of breath
pain or aches in the joints
fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, phlegm and occasionally blood
pale skin
unusual bleeding or bruising under the skin
yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes
discolouration of urine or bowel motions
low sugar (glucose) levels in the blood: sweating, weakness, hunger, dizziness, trembling, headache, flushing or paleness, numbness, having a fast, pounding heart beat
temporary paralysis or weakness of muscles.
These may be serious side effects.You may need urgent medical attention.Serious side effects are rare.
Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim may also cause changes in the number of cells in your blood.
You may not have any side effects from this, but blood tests may indicate that it has occurred.Mostly these changes are mild and reversible when DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is stopped.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed above may occur in some patients.
After using DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and Trimethoprim 80 mg Concentrate Injection BP
Storage
The hospital staff will store Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP in a cool, dry place at a temperature below below 30°C. It should not be refrigerated They will also check that the expiry date has not passed.
Disposal
The hospital staff will dispose of any unused DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP.
Product description
What it looks like
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BP is a clear, colourless or slightly yellow liquid.It must always be diluted before use, and should not be used if there are any crystals or cloudiness in the solution.
Ingredients
Active ingredients:
trimethoprim
sulfamethoxazole.
Other ingredients:
propylene glycol
absolute alcohol
sodium hydroxide
diethanolamine
sodium metabisulphite
water for injection.
This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.
Supplier
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400mg and Trimethoprim 80mg Concentrate Injection BPis supplied in Australia by:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Sydney NSW
Toll Free Number: 1800 675 229
www.pfizer.com.au
Australian Registration Numbers
DBL Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg concentrate injection: AUST R 16293
5 x 5 mL ampoules.
This leaflet was prepared in December 2020
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