Ilivitrim

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Can u use ilivitrim tablets for chest infections like bronchitis? ## This contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, so it is an antibiotic and yes, it can be used to treat bronchitis, though it may not always be the first choice antibiotic. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. has your doctor prescribed it for you?

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My child got a heavy chest, I put him on amoxyll corse but still nt clearing, can I give him ilivitrim ## HI, Diya! Have you consulted your child's doctor? Antibiotics, such as the ones you've mentioned, are only effective at treating bacterial infections. So, if his problem is being caused by something else, then they aren't going to help. You need to take him to the doctor to find out what's causing the problem and then discover what the proper treatment options might be.

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My 8 weeks baby is taking Ilvitrim suspension. The nurses at the clinic says I should give her 2.5m once daily and the pharmacists says I should give her 2.5ml every 12 hours acording to what is wriiten on the leaflet. Meanwhile, she has rash around her body even before the start of the ilivitrim. Please advice ## Hello, Fern! How are you? In this case, you're not fighting an infection, as per the directions the pharmacist is reading, you're trying to prevent one, so it would be best to follow the nurse's instructions, unless a doctor tells you otherwise. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. A rash is very common in infants, their skin tends to be very sensitive. Have you had the n...

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My baby is breastfeeding and I forgot to give him his ilvitrim suspension for one day. Is he at risk of becoming infected from having missed a dose? ## I'm HIV posetive and I'm taking my treatment every day, I'm breastfeeding and I forgot to.give my 5 months baby his medications for 2days can he be affected ## How long to take ilivitrim if im breastfeeding my bab? ## Hi! I'm HIV+ mother and I'm breastfeeding. I'm having a 6 week baby and I use to give her nevirapine everyday, on top of that I use to give her gripe water and colic/wind medication. I want know if my baby is at risk of getting HIV+ since I'm mixing? ## Hello Zuzu, According to DailyMed if you miss a dose it is best to administer the dose as soon as possible. If you have already skipped an entire...

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My son is 18 weeks now...he got tested after birth and after six weeks when he was stopped from takin nevirapine and the pcr results were negative..now my worry is this ilvitrim suspension i was told to give him everyday, why is it so? I'm terribly stressed and concerned. ## Hello, Plentian! How are you? The FDA classifies Ilvitrim as an antibiotic, it is often given as a precautionary measure in such cases, to prevent infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What's the accurate and right dosage for Ilivitrim for my 8 weeks and 5 days baby? I am breastfeeding only and still taking my arvs twice daily. My daughter was tested at birth and she is negative, w...

13 REPLIES Filed under Nevirapine

Hi my HIV negative son wwass given ilvitrim for vomiting,runny nose, diarrhea , hi temp& constant coughing with dry weezing sound. Will this clear everything? Is prelone similar to this antibiotic? ## Hello, Zima! How are you? Ilvitrim is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections, so one doesn't have to be HIV positive to take it. It should help and it would be best to give it to him, if the doctor has said he should take it. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And no, Prelone is not an antibiotic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi,for how long should I give my 7 months old a ilivitrim suspension for the treatment of diarrhoea ## My son is 3 months he tested negat...

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