Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, infections of urinary tract, ear, and abdomen. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to cure the infection.

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet1 and Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet2.

Uses of Cotrizine Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Cotrizine Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine prescribed to treat various infections caused by bacteria. These include chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia and infections of the urinary tract, stomach, and ear. Your symptoms might improve after using Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Cotrizine Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cotrizine

Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Allergic reaction

How to use Cotrizine Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet

₹1.18/Tablet

Stanrox DS 800mg/160mg Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹1.22/tablet

3% costlier

Quick tips

Cotrizine Tablet

You have been prescribed Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet for the treatment of many types of bacterial infections.
Finish the prescribed course of Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you develop skin rash/blisters or other unexplained skin reaction while taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet.
In case of long-term use, have regular monthly blood tests to monitor your blood cells as suggested by your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

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FAQs

Cotrizine Tablet

Can I stop taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

What if I don't get better after using Cotrizine 800mg/160mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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