Nucotrim 80 mg/400 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 02 July 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Indicated for various bacterial infections in adults and children over 12 years.
Dosage (summary)
2 tablets every 12 hours after meals; max 3 tablets for severe cases.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy; avoid in breastfeeding if infant is at risk of hyperbilirubinemia.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Zidovudine
- Diuretics (thiazides)
- Phenytoin
- Methotrexate
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Pregnancy
- Porphyria
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take after meals with water.
- Monitor for skin reactions.
- Maintain adequate fluid intake.
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe skin reactions (SJS, TEN)
- Life-threatening adverse reactions in immunocompromised patients
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