Ilvitrim Side Effects

Can you use ilvitrim for stomsch ache n deahrea. ## Hello, Vuyi! How are you? This is an antibiotic, so it most likely won't help, because it will only treat bacterial infections and can actually cause nausea and diarrhea as side effects. Have you had this checked out by a medical professional, yet? You may have a virus.

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I'm positive gave birth a public hospital don't think my baby was tested and he wasnt given nevarapine immediately on when we were discharged after 4 days and now he is taking ilvitrim and vomits every after feeding and burping he is formulae feeding and hasn't been tested and he is 11 weeks ## Why wasn't he tested? Ilvitrim is normally given to babies that have tested negative to help prevent them contracting, according to the NIH. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is he on any other medications?

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What are ilvitrim tablets used for? ## Ilvitrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. In the U.S. it is commonly prescribed under the brand name Bactrim. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## My husband is HIV positive and is taking Lamivudine, Zidovudine,Efavirenz and Ilvitrim. he has been told at the hospital that his creatinine levels are high. He has had a blood test and must go back next month. Do any of these tablets make these levels higher. Also why would he be taking ilvitrim as I believe this is an antibiotic. ## Pauline, his level of Creatinine could be up due to the medications, or from s...

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My house helper is HIV positive and received Ilvitrim 400mg. She started to take it this morning. The dosage reads 2 tabs every 1 hour. Is that normal? Please let me know. Thank you. ## She should take it, as directed by her doctor. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm HIV positive but I'm not on any treatment. I was diagnosed in 2009 but the problem is I'm having a bad smell in my vaginal area. I've tried to treat it with flagyl / betadine, but it didn't help so I want to know if I can use iltrivim? ## What is the dosage of ilvitrim suspension of the 6 month baby

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Is Ilvitrim Suspension good for my HIV negative baby? The doctor prescribe it while she was having a short breath problem. Thanks ## Hi Fanyana, Based on my research, Ilvitrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim; a sulfonamide antibacterial combination that is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. (not just limited to HIV). If your child's doctor prescribed it for what appears to be an upper respiratory or sinus related infection, Ilvitrim does sound like an appropriate medication for the job. However if you're asking whether or not a powerful antibiotic like this is good for your baby, my personal answer would be no, due to it's high risk of side effects. In which case, I would personally consider other more natural alternat...

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i have been recently found out that im HIV positive and was given a months supply of Ivitrim tablets and vitamin B Strong Complex pills. what happens if the supply is finished and what other healthy pills that i have to take and for how long because i was told that my Cd4 count is 370. what is the way forward for me. What do i have to do for a longer life ## Ilvitrim contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, in many countries it is sold under the brand name Bactrim, it is an antibiotic and is used to help treat or prevent infections, because they can be very dangerous if you are HIV positive. As to when they are finished, that really depends on your treatment plan, which you should discuss with your doctor. Do you have a regular physician that you are now seeing for this? They should ...

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My son's temperature is very high and the doc gave him the ilvitrim suspension and he's got a runny nose. Please advise if this will help him? ## Hello, Mamosa! How are you? There is a chance that his symptoms are being caused by an infection, which is what an antibiotic like this is intended to treat. Thus, you should use it according to the doctor's instructions. It may cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Hi, my 5 weeks old baby has what is called colic so the Dr said. He cries and folds himself and make his stomach hard and pulls his legs. However the Dr gave him Ivitrim Suspension 50mL to drink and now I want to know if it's safe for my hiv negative baby? What could be the side effects? ## Hello, Penny! How are you and your son? Ilvitrim is an antibiotic, it can be used to treat various types of infections, it can be taken by anyone that needs to take it, it's not just restricted to those who have HIV. When someone is HIV positive, it's often used to prevent them from getting infections that could make them very ill. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. That said, however, it's not going to do anything to treat colic, since that's usually caused by excess intestinal ga...

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My 5 year old boy got the flu so I took him to a doctor. He gave him Ilvitrim, I would like to know why? Is it safe for him because his HIV negative? ## Hello, Gene! How is your son? Ilvitrim is just an antibiotic, it can be taken by people that are HIV positive or negative. It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it will not help with the flu, since that is a viral infection. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi my child is 8years old 2days ago been given Ilvitrim Suspension since using developed a rash what now do I stop using the medicine he has yellowish sores in his head . Medicine is antibiotic

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my husband doesn't have HIV but they gave him ilvitrim,why? ## HI, Teezy! Ilvitrim is just an antibiotic, it contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it's used to treat many types of bacterial infections, so it isn't just given to HIV patients. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. If he starts to develop hives, that could be the sign of a dangerous reaction starting, so he should contact his doctor immediately. Is there anything else I can help with? Any other questions or concerns?

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Hi I am HIV positive, 39 weeks pregnant and I am on FDC. At the clinic yesterday they gave me ilvitrim so I was wondering if is it safe to take those pills during pregnancy ## Im7 weeks pregnancy I'm not HIV positive and I'm at the clinic 2day they give me ilvitrim so isn't safe to drink the tablets ## is Ampliclox safe to take during first trimester of pregnancy ## These are antibiotics and should be taken according to the doctor's instructions, if they have decided it would beneficial for you and your baby. The NIH lists typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Congratulations to all on the babies! How is everyone doing? Did you experience any problems?

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My mom has sores under the plate in her mouth. The clinic has given her Ilvitrim 400g tablets. Is it safe for her to take these together with her co exforge blood pressure tablets? Also with the Ilvitrim she was told to take 2 tablets every 2 hours: that does not sound right to me? ## Hello, Mich! How is your mom doing? Yes, they can be taken together, as long as her doctor approves. But it may cause an elevation in her potassium level, so her doctor should be monitoring her regularly. And yes, that can be a normal dosage, depending on how severe the infection from sores has become. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It might be best to leave the plate out and for her to only eat soft foods for a...

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Hello. My Daughter is 7 days old and I took her to the GP she had terrible gramps and Diarrhea the Dr gave her Ilvitrim Suspension? Is this safe for her?? ## My baby is hiv negative but given ilvitrim suspension, I don't understand why ## Ilvitrim is just an antibiotic, it is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, so it can be taken even if someone is not HIV positive. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If your child has an infection and the doctor has prescribed this, it is best to give it to them, as instructed. Letting an infection continue untreated may be life threatening. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am HIV+ and i'm pregnant. I just want to know if it's safe for me to use ILVITRIM, and what is the difference between ILVITRIM and BACTRIM? ## The medications are the same, just different brand names from different manufacturers. You should take it, if your doctor has instructed you to do so. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Congratulations on the baby! When are you due?

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Hi, my baby is 6 months old and has runny bowels. The doc gave him ilvitrim. Will this help stop runny stomach? ## Hi, my baby is 2 months old & she has a bad cough & wet nose. She was given ilvitrim suspension. Will this work? Please help. ## What is ilvitrim suspension? My 36-week-old baby at the hospital was given Zidovu. I took her to the clinic and they stopped that medicine. They then gave her ilvitrim. I'm waiting on the clinic for the results of her bloodwork. ## Ilvitrim is classified by the FDA as an antibiotic, so it used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. If the doctor prescribed it for you child, it is best to give it to them as instructed. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is t...

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can I use ilvitrim while breastfeeding a 5months old baby? ## Has your doctor prescribed it for you? If so, you should take it as directed. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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Hiv+ my 2yr old found a bottle of iviltrim suspension, half 50ml he drank it, I gave him glass of fresh milk .... This happened an hour ago. Please help though he tested negative..... I'm using it for my 10 week old little girl. ## Hello, Monza! How are you? The FDA lists Ilvitrim as an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, one doesn't have to be HIV positive to take it. Thus, there are no worries there. However, it can cause side effects, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. So having taken so much at once, he could end up ill and dehydrated, so it would be best to consult his doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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...

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I have a 4 week old baby on nevirapine at the clinic. They also gave me ilvitrim, so I just want to know if that is the same thing or must I get nevirapine as well? ## Hello, Lu! How are you and your baby? Is your baby HIV positive or negative? If they are negative, then normally just the Ilvitrim is given, the Nevirapine is an antiviral that's used to treat an HIV infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Can I give my baby the ilvitrim suspension at anytime or must he drink it at the same time everyday? The doctor didn't explain this to me. Also, are ilvitrim tablets the same as nevirapine? ## hi i am hiv positive mom and on exclusive breestfeeding and my child was tested negativ...

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I am HIV positive so mi doc always give me ilvtrim,so is it dangerous or wil it affect mi kidneys at SM time whn stil using it ## This is an antibiotic and is often prescribed for HIV positive patients to help prevent secondary infections. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? ## hi I'm HIV postv and I'm on TB treatment ,I would like to know what an ilvitrim for ## My son is 8 weeks at 6 weeks he was given ilvitrim in addition to neviropine now he is taking them both. He has developed face rash and diarrhea. I'm hiv + en my baby breastfeeds should I be concerned?

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