Description: 

• A pleasant-tasting, liquid antibacterial medicine formulated to eliminate active bacterial infections in the lungs, urinary tract, ears, and intestines. 

Prescription:

•  Prescription-Only (Rx). 

Therapeutic Category: 

• Systemic Antibacterial Agent / Sulphonamide and Trimethoprim combination. 

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

• Each 5ml of the oral suspension contains Sulfamethoxazole 200mg and Trimethoprim 40mg. The “B.P.” stands for British Pharmacopoeia, ensuring it meets strict purity standards. The two ingredients work together to block sequential steps in bacterial folic acid production, effectively destroying the bacteria.

Usage & Forms

Variant: 

• 100ml liquid suspension bottle. 

Consume Type: 

• Oral use only (swallowed via measuring cup, spoon, or syringe). 
• Directions/Usage:
  • Always shake the bottle vigorously before each dose to distribute the medicine evenly.
  • Take it twice daily (every 12 hours), preferably with some food or a drink to minimize stomach upset.
  • Standard paediatric doses vary heavily by age and weight (e.g., 6 months to 5 years typically take 5ml every 12 hours; 6 to 12 years take 10ml every 12 hours).
  • Finish the entire course prescribed by your doctor, even if symptoms disappear early, to prevent antibiotic resistance. 

Safety & Storage

Common Side Effects:

•  Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, mild headache, and a temporary skin rash. 

Package Type: 

• A amber glass or premium plastic 100ml bottle packed inside a branded cardboard box, usually accompanied by a plastic measuring device.

Storage Advice: 

• Store below 25°C to 30°C in a cool, dry place. Protect it from direct sunlight and keep the bottle tightly capped. Keep entirely out of reach of children.
• Safety Advice:
  • Never give this to anyone with a known sulpha allergy or a history of drug-induced low platelets.
  • Contraindicated in infants under 2 months of age.
  • Ensure the child drinks plenty of fluids (water/milk) during treatment to avoid the rare risk of crystal formation in the kidneys.
  • Stop use immediately and seek emergency care if the child develops skin blisters, a severe rash, peeling, or a high fever.
  • It can make the skin highly sensitive to the sun; limit direct sunlight exposure during the treatment course. 

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Letap Pharmaceuticals.

Country of Origin: 

• Ghana.