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Coutim 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Coutim 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Coutim 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Coutim 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Coutim 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Coutim 500 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Coutim 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Coutim 500 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Coutim 500 Tablet in conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Coutim 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Coutim 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Coutim 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Coutim 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Coutim 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Coutim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Coutim again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Coutim 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Coutim. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Coutim 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Coutim rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Coutim 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Coutim has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Coutim 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Coutim has very mild side effects on the heart.
Coutim 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coutim 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coutim 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Coutim 500 Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Coutim 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Coutim 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Coutim 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coutim 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Coutim 500 Tablet
Taking Coutim 500 Tablet with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coutim 500 Tablet
Taking Coutim 500 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Coutim for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Coutim is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Coutim can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Coutim for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes the bacteria acquires resistance against Coutim. Please consult your doctor before taking Coutim for the above-mentioned infection.
Do not take Coutim along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Coutim with calcium-rich foods.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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