Altavit Marketing Information
Altavit is sold in pharmcies as "Bactrim". It is also possible to purchase Bactrim in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Altavit also can be sold as: Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim, Actrim, Adrenol, Alfatrim, Anitrim, Apo-bactotrim, Apo-sulfatrim, Assepium, Astrim, Avlotrin, Bacin, Bacsul, Bacta, Bactekod, Bactelan, Bacterol, Bacticel, Bactipront, Bactiver, Bactoprim, Bactramin, Bactricid, Bactricida, Bactrimel, Bactrizol, B
Altavit Description
Generic Altavit is taken to fight against ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Generic Altavit works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.
Generic Altavit can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
Generic names of Generic Altavit are Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim.
Brand names of Generic Altavit are Altavit, Altavit DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric.
Altavit Dosage
Generic Altavit is available in:
400mg + 80mg Low Dosage800mg + 160mg Standard DosageGeneric Altavit can be taken in tablets and liquid suspension.
Take Generic Altavit orally.
Measure Generic Altavit liquid suspension with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Use Generic Altavit with full glass of water.
Generic Altavit can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Generic Altavit suddenly.
Altavit Missing of dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Altavit Overdose
If you overdose Generic Altavit and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Altavit overdosage: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in urine, fever, confusion, fainting.
Altavit Side effects
Generic Altavit has its side effects. The most common are:
painful or swollen tonguedizzinessspinning sensationringing in earsjoint paininsomniaLess common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Altavit:
allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)feversore throatheadache with a severe blisteringpale skincoughfeeling short of breathwatery or bloody diarrheafeeling restless or irritableconfusionhallucinationsseizureslow heart rateweak pulsesevere tinglingnumbnessflu symptomsSide effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Altavit Contra-indications
Do not take Generic Altavit if you are allergic to Generic Altavit components.
Do not take Generic Altavit if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. Generic Altavit can harm your baby.
Do not take Generic Altavit if you have anemia.
Generic Altavit can't be given to children younger than 2 months old.
Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds while taking Generic Altavit.
Be careful with Generic Altavit if you have kidney or liver disease, folic acid deficiency, asthma or severe allergies, AIDS, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD deficiency); if you are malnourished.
Be careful with Generic Altavit if you take seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin); diuretic (water pill); blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex); methotrexate (Trexall, Rheumatrex); or an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace) or trandolapril (Mavik).
It can be dangerous to stop Generic Altavit taking suddenly.
Altavit Frequently asked questions
Q: What is Generic Altavit?
A: Generic Altavit is a medication of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim antibiotics group.
Q: What for Generic Altavit is used?
A: Generic Altavit is used to treat: ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
Q: How does Generic Altavit work?
A: Generic Altavit fights against bacteria in your body.
Q: What is the generic name of Generic Altavit?
A: Generic Names are Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim.
Q: What should I do in case of dose missing?
A: In case of dose missing you should take your tablet as soon as possible. Do not take double dosage. And if it is right time for the next dosage you should continue your regular schedule of Generic Altavit taking.
Q: Are there any symptoms of Generic Altavit overdosage?
A: Possible symptoms of overdosage: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in urine, fever, confusion, fainting.