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Trimesan is a tablet drug that is taken orally. Trimesan is a product that fights bacteria in the urinary tract.
What is Trimesan used for?
Trimesan is used in the treatment of the urinary tract (it kills the bacteria Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis and staphylococci), the respiratory tract (Pneumocystis carinii), problems of the digestive system, e.g. diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea.
Trimesan is designed to have an antibacterial effect and fight all kinds of bacteria and microorganisms such as: Pasteurella sp., Providencia sp., Serratia sp., Salmonella sp., Streptococcus faecalis, Vibrio sp., Yersinia sp., Bordetella sp., Citrobacter sp. , Enterobacter sp., Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Hafnia sp., Klebsiella pneumoniae, Legionella sp.
Who should not use Trimesan?
The drug should not be used by people who are allergic to any of its ingredients or active substances. Patients suffering from anemia and severe kidney failure should also not take Trimesan. The drug is not recommended for pregnant women.
Before taking Trimesan, tell your doctor about any diseases you are taking and about any medications you are taking. If you experience any side effects caused by Trimesan tablets, inform your doctor immediately.
The use of Trimesan and other drugs
Trimesan can have a negative relationship with drugs, they include: antibiotics, dapsone, warfarin, drugs used in heart diseases or phenytoin.
Trimesan, pregnant and lactating women
Trimesan is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women as the substance passes into breast milk.
How is Trimesan used?
Trimesan should be used as prescribed by your doctor. It is best to take the tablets between meals. Children from 6 to 12 years of age should take 2 mg to 4 mg per kilogram of body weight, twice a day. Adults and adolescents over 2 years of age should dose between 12 mg and 100 mg twice a day, every 200 hours. The tablets should be used for at least 2 days until symptoms have completely disappeared. After the treatment, you should go for a check-up. The doctor may order the dosage of this drug on an individual basis, depending on the patient’s disease and condition.
Possible side effects
As when taking many medications, also in this case you can experience side effects, but not everyone has to. Some of the more common side effects include: abdominal pain, glossitis, nausea, sore throat, nosebleeds, decreased platelet count, and skin allergies.
How to store Trimesan?
The drug should be kept out of the sight and reach of children. It should be protected against moisture and sunlight, and stored at a temperature of up to 25 degrees Celsius. You cannot use the drug after the expiry date.