ALPRIM TAB 300MG 7

Category: Prescription Drug

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Alprim is used to treat infections of the urinary tract caused by bacteria.

Alprim belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing your infection.

Alprim will not work against infections caused by viruses, such as colds or flu.

Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Alprim has been prescribed for you.

Your doctor may have prescribed Alprim for another reason.

Alprim is available only with a doctor`s prescription.

Alprim is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness of Alprim in this age group has not been established.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.

They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.

If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How much to take

For adults and children over 12 years, the usual dose is one tablet daily.

For children 6 to 12 years, the usual dose is half a tablet daily.

Do not give Alprim to children under the age of 6 years.

There is no information concerning the right dose for children under the age of 6 years.

The elderly and people with kidney problems may need smaller doses.

Some people may need to take folate supplements while taking Alprim. These people may include the elderly, people with folate deficiency and people taking certain medicines. Your doctor will tell you if this is necessary.

How to take Alprim

Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.

When to take Alprim

Alprim can be taken with or without food. Taking Alprim with food will help reduce the chance of a stomach upset.

Alprim tablets are best taken before bedtime.

How long to take Alprim for

Keep taking Alprim until you finish the pack, or for as long as your doctor recommends.

For most infections, Alprim is usually taken for 7 days.

Do not stop taking Alprim, even if you feel better after a few days, unless advised by your doctor.

Your infection may not clear completely if you stop taking your medicine too soon.

If you forget to take Alprim

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablets as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you are not sure what to do or have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take too much Alprim (overdose)

Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Alprim.
Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

You may need urgent medical attention.

If you take too much Alprim, you may experience the following: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, confusion or mental depression.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Alprim is trimethoprim.

Each Alprim tablet contains 300 mg of trimethoprim.

The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients:

• lactose
• povidone
• sodium starch glycollate
• purified talc
• magnesium stearate.

The tablets are gluten free.