Asocotri 480mg Tablet

Co-trimoxazole (480mg)

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Asocotri 480mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia, bronchitis), ear, urinary tract, and intestines. It is also used to treat some parasitic infections.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 17 Jul 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Co-trimoxazole (480mg)

Marketer

Asoj Soft Caps Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Asocotri 480mg Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It may be taken with food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and allergic reaction. Taking this medicine along with some food may help to prevent indigestion and upset stomach. Seek emergency medical help if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially sulpha medicines) or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while undergoing treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Asocotri Tablet

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Asocotri Tablet

Bacterial infections
Asocotri 480mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It kills the bacteria causing the infection and treats your infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. You must continue the treatment as prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Asocotri Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Asocotri

Nausea
Vomiting
Skin rash
Allergic reaction

How to use Asocotri Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asocotri 480mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Asocotri Tablet works

Asocotri 480mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Asocotri 480mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated during treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine tests while you are on this medication.
Discontinue Asocotri 480mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Asocotri 480mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Asocotri 480mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Asocotri 480mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Asocotri 480mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Monitoring of potassium levels is advised in these patients. Use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Asocotri with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Telmisartan (Oral Route)

Do not consume Telmisartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Losartan (Oral Route)

Do not consume Losartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Olmesartan Medoxomil (Oral Route)

Do not consume Olmesartan Medoxomil with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Ramipril (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ramipril with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Severe

Irbesartan (Oral Route)

Do not consume Irbesartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. They may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't get better after using Asocotri 480mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Asocotri 480mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Asocotri 480mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea gets severe, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Asocotri 480mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Asocotri 480mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

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Chemical Class

Sulfonamides and anisole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Sulphonamides

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Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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Name: Asoj Soft Caps Pvt Ltd
Address: Factory Village Asoj, Baroda - Halol Highway, Dist. Baroda - 391 510 Gujarat, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Asocotri Tablet

Benefits of Asocotri Tablet

Side effects of Asocotri Tablet

How to use Asocotri Tablet

How Asocotri Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Telmisartan (Oral Route)

Losartan (Oral Route)

Olmesartan Medoxomil (Oral Route)

Ramipril (Oral Route)

Irbesartan (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't get better after using Asocotri 480mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Asocotri 480mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Asocotri 480mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

How long does Asocotri 480mg Tablet takes to work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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