Is Ilvitrim Used For Diarrhea

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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I'm hiv positive they give me ilvitrim and it gives me a rash all over my body I dnt know if I must continue using it or what ## This is a foreign name for Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The NIH warns that it can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. Is the rash itchy? Does it include hives? You may need to switch to a different antibiotic. Have you informed your physician?

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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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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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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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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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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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Hi just srtarTed my.arv`s And ilvitrims bt I can't sleep rash all over my body even in the face should I continue with them? ## Hello, Zuko! How are you? Has anything changed? The rash is most likely due to the Ilvitrim, it is a very well known side effect of this antibiotic, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. You should have the rash checked out, because if it's not an allergic rash, you can likely continue the medication and it will eventually go away on its own, in a few weeks. Does it itch? Or is just a rash?

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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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'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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Can ilvitrim be prescribed to a person who is not HIV positive? ## HI, Willy! Yes, Ilvitrim is just an antibiotic, it contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it's used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If you're taking it and notice hives or severely darkened urine, you should seek medical attention as those may be the signs of a dangerous reaction to this medication. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. It's just frequently given to people infected with HIV to try to prevent their acquiring an infection, since having one could be very dangerous to their health. Is anything else I can help with? ## Hi I just being given ilvitrim by my doctor to however I must still go for cd4 coun...

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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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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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