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When Should Alprim Be Taken For Treatment Of UTI?

Hi i have just been given a script for Alprim for a UTI. The doctor has put on the script to take one tablet at night. He didnt mention what time of the day to take this in the consult. Does it matter when I take it? I would rather feel better sooner rather than later. Thanks
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Alprim contains trimethoprim. It used for treatment of UTI. You can take it at bed time. Avoid taking it in the day time as it has the potential to cause phototoxicity if you are exposed to sunlight. Take it daily for 10 consecutive days with a full glass of water. Take it after meal as it causes inflammation of stomach mucosa if it is taken in an empty stomach.
Advice
1.     Tablet Alprim at bed time orally after meal for 10 days
2.     Drink at least 4 – 5 liters of water daily
3.     Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week
4.     Investigation
a.     R/E of urine
b.     C/S of urine
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When Should Alprim Be Taken For Treatment Of UTI?

Alprim contains trimethoprim. It used for treatment of UTI. You can take it at bed time. Avoid taking it in the day time as it has the potential to cause phototoxicity if you are exposed to sunlight. Take it daily for 10 consecutive days with a full glass of water. Take it after meal as it causes inflammation of stomach mucosa if it is taken in an empty stomach. Advice 1. Tablet Alprim at bed time orally after meal for 10 days 2. Drink at least 4 – 5 liters of water daily 3. Syrup alkaline citrate 2 teaspoonful three times daily for 1 week 4. Investigation a. R/E of urine b. C/S of urine Thanks