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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Mountrim Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma). It contains Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, which stops the growth of bacteria and kills them. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as high levels of potassium in the blood, palpitations (abnormal heartbeats), thrush or candidiasis (fungal infection), headache, nausea, diarrhoea, and skin rashes. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Mountrim Oral Suspension

Mountrim Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Mountrim Oral Suspension does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. 

Mountrim Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. By inhibiting these, Mountrim Oral Suspension stops the growth of bacteria and kills them. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Mountrim Oral Suspension based on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as high levels of potassium in the blood, palpitations (abnormal heartbeats), thrush or candidiasis (fungal infection), headache, nausea, diarrhoea, and skin rashes. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Mountrim Oral Suspension, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Mountrim Oral Suspension on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. Mountrim Oral Suspension is not recommended for children below 12 years.

Uses of Mountrim Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Swallow Mountrim Oral Suspension as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Mountrim Oral Suspension belongs to the group of medicines called ‘antibiotics’ used to treat various bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma). Mountrim Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. By inhibiting these, Mountrim Oral Suspension kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections. Mountrim Oral Suspension is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

How Mountrim Oral Suspension Works

Mountrim Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid and dihydrofolic acid are essential for the formation of proteins and nucleic acids, which are necessary for the survival of the bacteria. By inhibiting these, Mountrim Oral Suspension stops the growth of bacteria and kills them. Thereby, it helps to treat bacterial infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mountrim Oral Suspension

  • High levels of potassium in the blood
  • Palpitations (abnormal heartbeats)
  • Thrush or candidiasis (fungal infection)
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rashes

What if I have taken an overdose of Mountrim Oral Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Mountrim Oral Suspension as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, loss of appetite, drowsiness, or mental depression. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Mountrim Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe liver or kidney problems, thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in the blood), or porphyria (rare blood problem). Consult your doctor immediately if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhoea with abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension if you have severe allergies, asthma, ulcers, blood disorders, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, are elderly, underweight or malnourished; if you have a folic acid deficiency, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or high levels of potassium in the blood. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension to prevent unpleasant side-effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
sulfamethoxazoleClozapine
Severe

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TrimethoprimBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Taking Mountrim Oral Suspension with BCG vaccine can reduce the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Mountrim Oral Suspension and BCG vaccine is not recommended, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
sulfamethoxazoleClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
The combined use of Mountrim Oral Suspension and clozapine may increase the risk or severity of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clozapine and Mountrim Oral Suspension, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you're having any of these symptoms like fever, chills, sore throat, or muscle aches, it's important to contact your doctor right away. They may be able to recommend other options for you that won't cause any problems. Don't worry, there are solutions available to help you feel better. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TrimethoprimLosartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Losartan with Mountrim Oral Suspension can increase potassium levels which can lead to severe conditions like kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losartan with Mountrim Oral Suspension together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
TrimethoprimQuinapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Taking Mountrim Oral Suspension with Quinapril can cause high levels of potassium in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Mountrim Oral Suspension and Quinapril, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs like feeling unwell, feeling dehydrated it's best to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TrimethoprimAzilsartan medoxomil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Coadministration of Azilsartan medoxomil with Mountrim Oral Suspension may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between azilsartan medoxomil and Mountrim Oral Suspension, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience vomiting, weakness, or tingling in your hands and feet. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
TrimethoprimTelmisartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Taking Mountrim Oral Suspension with telmisartan may increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between telmisartan and Mountrim Oral Suspension, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, and a weak pulse. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Mountrim Oral Suspension with tetracaine can result in blood disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Mountrim Oral Suspension and tetracaine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrimethoprimProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Mountrim Oral Suspension with procaine may increase the risk of blood disorders.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mountrim Oral Suspension with Procaine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like gray skin, feeling sick, headache, dizziness, tiredness, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, or feeling anxious or confused, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrimethoprimPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Mountrim Oral Suspension with phenytoin may increase the blood levels and effects of phenytoin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Mountrim Oral Suspension and phenytoin, but can be taken together if prescribed by doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, twitching eye movements, blurred vision, difficult to speak, loss of balance or coordination, tremors (shaking of hands legs), and confusion contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to your doctor.
TrimethoprimBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mountrim Oral Suspension:
Taking Bupivacaine and Mountrim Oral Suspension may cause methemoglobinemia, (blood disorder that affects how red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout the body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bupivacaine and Mountrim Oral Suspension, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

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Mountrim Oral Suspension Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension to prevent unpleasant side-effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Mountrim Oral Suspension only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe Mountrim Oral Suspension only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Mountrim Oral Suspension affects your ability to drive and operating machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension if you have liver impairment/liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

Mountrim Oral Suspension to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney impairment/kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Mountrim Oral Suspension is not recommended for children below 12 years.

FAQs

Mountrim Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract (bronchitis), ear (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), skin, brain and toxoplasmosis (infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma).
Mountrim Oral Suspension is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Trimethoprim (folic acid inhibitors) and Sulfamethoxazole (sulfonamides). Trimethoprim prevents the formation of tetrahydrofolic acid, and sulfamethoxazole stops the bacteria from making dihydrofolic acid. By inhibiting these, Mountrim Oral Suspension kills the bacteria and stops their growth. Thereby, helps to treat bacterial infections.
Mountrim Oral Suspension causes thrush or candidiasis, which is a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent the growth of fungus.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Mountrim Oral Suspension. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Mountrim Oral Suspension and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Mountrim Oral Suspension even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to recurring infections. Continue taking Mountrim Oral Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed to treat your condition effectually.
Do not take Mountrim Oral Suspension on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Mountrim Oral Suspension may affect certain laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Mountrim Oral Suspension.
Mountrim Oral Suspension may cause high levels of potassium in the blood, which could lead to abnormal heartbeats (palpitations). Regular monitoring of potassium levels and heart rate is advised while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension.
You can take Mountrim Oral Suspension with or without as advised by your doctor. Take Mountrim Oral Suspension preferably with food to avoid nausea or diarrhoea.
No, Mountrim Oral Suspension is not an addiction causing medicine. But the dose and duration should be followed as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Mountrim Oral Suspension can be used for urinary tract infection as Mountrim Oral Suspension is used to prevent infections caused by bacteria.
Pimples are caused due to various reasons. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension. If you have any concerns regarding acne, discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Mountrim Oral Suspension is a stronger antibiotic. It contains two antibiotics namely, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim.
Mountrim Oral Suspension can cause side effects such as high levels of potassium in your blood, which can cause abnormal heart beats. Also, it may cause fungal infections like thrush or candidiasis which can affect mouth or vagina and other common side effects like headache, nausea, diarrhoea and skin rashes. If these effects worsen or persist, consult your doctor.
Yes, Mountrim Oral Suspension is safe to use in most patients. However consult your doctor if you experience any side effects like nausea, vomiting, skin rash, allergic reaction.
Yes, Mountrim Oral Suspension can cause nausea and vomiting. If these persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Mountrim Oral Suspension is contraindicated in patients who have a history of drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia from using trimethoprim and/or sulfonamides, who have a known hypersensitivity to these medications, or who have megaloblastic anemia from a folate deficiencies and in patients with severe renal insufficiency or obvious liver impairment.
Avoid spicy, acidic, and greasy foods while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension as they may increase your risk of side effects such upset stomach and diarrhoea. Also, Mountrim Oral Suspension can interact with alcohol. It's best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension.
Yes, Mountrim Oral Suspension expires. The expiry date can be found on the packaging.
No, do not stop taking Mountrim Oral Suspension without first consulting your doctor. Complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better as you may notice an improvement in your symptoms before the infection is cured completely.
If you miss a dose of Mountrim Oral Suspension, do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
If you don't feel better after completing the full course of treatment with Mountrim Oral Suspension, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms are worsening while taking Mountrim Oral Suspension.
Mountrim Oral Suspension should be used in children above 12 years of age if advised by a doctor.
Avoid taking Mountrim Oral Suspension if you are allergic to Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim or any other ingredients of Mountrim Oral Suspension. If you have severe liver or kidney problems, or have ever had thrombocytopenia (blood problem causing bleeding or bruises) or have porphyria (a rare blood problem), inform your doctor before taking Mountrim Oral Suspension.
Take Mountrim Oral Suspension as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food and it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.
Store the Mountrim Oral Suspension in the original package at room temperature. Keep it out of the reach and sight of children.

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