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Query about trimethoprim

2017-08-20 21:54:12
Hi It is not a problem as such. I was just wondering Should Trimethoprim be given to a baby 3/4 months, bearing in mind getting was six weeks earlier than his due date? He was put on this drug as he had an E-coli Infection. I am under the impression there would have been more suitable antibiotics to give him, is this correct?
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult.  This drug has been mostly started as a prophylaxis for UTI. It's a protocol that all doctors follow.

Answered2017-08-25 18:03:23

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