What Is Ilvitrim Suspension

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Hi... I'm HIV positive and my son is three months old and I haven't been taking my medication for a week now but I give my son the ilvitrim suspension every day. Is he at the risk of being infected? I'm so worried. ## Hello, Kaylor! How are you and your son? Did they test him at birth to see if he was infected? Ilvitrim is an antibiotic, so I'm not sure why he's on it. What is he being treated for? Why aren't you taking your medication? ## Hi am an hiv+ mother and my baby is 3 months old she was tested negative at birth and and at 10 weeks she's was tested again and still negative,they have stopped giving her nevarapine bt am still breastfeeding ,I only got ilvitrim suspension. Will my baby get infected.oh and they said I must continue with my pills and brest...

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Hi, my 2yr old boy took some unknown pills while he was playing with his friends so he was given ilvitrm suspension. What worries he has rash all over his body. Does this mean that this medication is working? ## What is ilvitrim pills and can I drink it while am planing to get pregnant ## Hy im my son is 7weeks n tested negetive,im breastfeeding him but i feel that he does not get full can i feed him soft porrige but i hear tht if u giv him food or water his gonna be infected as well.im on my medication arvs n his been given ilviltrim suspention.im n on med leav n soon will go back to work my worrie is tht wil he be infected if i feed him formula n water ## Hi I took four pills of ilviltrim at once am I at risk of an overdose I'm super worried ## HI MY NEWBORN HAS YELLOW DISCHARGE O...

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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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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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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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Hi,my son tested hiv- how long does my 6week old son have to take ilvitrim suspension,he just finished his 6weeks of taking neviraspine now they put him on ilvitrim ## am giving my daughter ilvitrim in different times and am no longer breastfeeding her ## Hi my son is taking ilvitrim and his 36 weeks,so I stop giving him invitrim for two weeks due of our clinic didn't have it,and am breastfeeding him,is my baby in danger of getting infected of HIV? ## mi child is 6 mnts old i went to d clinic n ask dem ilvitrim suspension coz it was finished n im on treatment n dey say coz shes 6months nuw i musnt giv her d medicine nuw bt i must continue drinking mi treatment so m scared so mi qyestion is she cant get infected ## Hi hw many times mst a6weeks baby take ilvitrim suspension per day ##...

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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 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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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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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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I'M HIV positive and and my 9 months old baby is negative, at the clinic they use to prescribe nevarapine and Resmed Co-Trimoxazole Oral Suspension and they gave me Ilvitrim Suspension. Is it Ok? Because she has flue and ever she seems to be very weak and not eating well. ## Yes, it is the same medication, just under a different name. It is an antibiotic and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm hiv positive my 4months baby is negative,at the clinic was giving her a nevarapine n ilvitrim bt nw I'm at eastern cape they say a 4months bby is not receiving a nevarapine the nurse give me only ilvitrim.is it is good cz is hiv negative n I'm still breast feeding her? ## Hi my daught...

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My child tested negative twice and I am positive. She is on ilvitrim suspension but I can't provide enough breast milk for her and I have since started feeding her using my breadtmilk and breastfeeding at the same time. Should I stop feeding her or continue doing what am doing or stop cause it might be at her risk? ## I'm HIV positive and my child texted negative but she is taking ilvitrim,I told in the clinic how to use it but I forgot please remind me how to measure it my child is 4 months and its waight is 5.1 kg?. ## Hi please help... my daughter is taking Ilvitrim and now 6 months weighing 8,1 kg... how much dose should she take now? I had to buy medication I missed clinic appointment after she's been in car accident....would really appreciate your help. ## Hi. I found ...

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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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I am hiv positive but started arvs in 2012. So last year (2014) I gave birth and she was given legram. At 6 weeks she was tested & given ilvitrim. So what is the dosage per day for a 1 month & 3 week old baby? I am still waiting for the PCR results. ## Dosage recommended for children less than 3months is 2.5 ml ## My one month old baby is having cramps in the stomach.dr gave him Flagyl 200and ilvitrim suspention.wii it help,is it safe,how much should i give he wheighs 5kg ## Is this 2.5 ml once a day or every 12 hours? ## Hi doc am HIV pstive I HV 14 wks baby en shez negative and I want 2 stop breastfeeding so what can I do ## Hi. Is 1.5mL of the Ilvitrim suspension correct for my 6 week old baby? She weighs 5kg. ## Hi, at the clinic thy said 5ml when I went for 10 weeks check u...

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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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So in December I had diarrhea,my baby was 6 months at that time. I got admitted in hospital for four days. And while I was in hospital, my baby was with my aunt. So he also had diarrhea,probably got it from me coz I am breastfeeding.She took him to the clinic and they gave him ILVITRIM SUSPENSION, Does it help with diarrhea? And what's the correct dosage? My aunt told me that at the clinic they said he should take it anytime when he has diarrhoea And I have just read about it being an anti-biotic, and from what i know... You finish the course of anti-biotic But we never finished it coz i was not told it is an anti-biotic ## Ilvitrim is an antibiotic, commonly found in some other countries under the name Bactrim, or Co-Trimoxazole, it is used to treat bacterial infections, so it will...

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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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Hi after six weeks checkup my daughter tested negative, before she was using Nevirapine. Now they gave her the ilvitrim suspension. I just wanna know that they are working the same because I'm still breastfeeding her. ## Hi. How safe is Ilvitrim for my baby girl who's 6 weeks old? She was HIV negative at the Hospital and they gave her a Neverapin. After six weeks I'm supposed to take her to the Clinic, then they'll change her to Ilvitrim. I just want to know if it's ok for her? They say i must continue to give her medication as long as I'm still breastfeeding her. ## I am HIV positive and my baby is almost 5 weeks old & on nevirapine. He just started having a skin (facial) rash, so I wanna know if it means he's also HIV positive or what? I am worried and ...

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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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HI , my son is 6 weeks , 5 days , am not breast feeding him , and he tested negative after birth, I was given a ilvitrim 50ml , was told to come back after a month , for a second Hiv test , what I will like to know is " if he's testing negative, will I continue using this ilvitrim for the rest of his life . ## No, there is a certain time period that it is given to help prevent infection, but if he remains negative after some time, you will be able to stop giving it to him. The 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? ## Hi Can i give my 7 weeks ilvitrim suspension in the evenings

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