Question
How long does an HIV negative infant take the Ilvitrim syrup?
7 July 2016. Related: All topics, Children.
For how long can an infant take the ilvitrim suspension syrup when tested negative?
Answer
Hi
Please ask your doctor about this. The doctor will tell you why it is important and how long it need to be used for.
Usually it will be for at least 18 months. However, it also needs to be continued if breastfeeding is longer than this.
Ilvitrim syrup is a combination of two antibiotics. It protects your baby from different infections.
Hi Palesa,
ilvitrim and bactrim suspension are both the same. They both containe trimethoprim (TMP) and sulphamethoxazole (SMX). They are mainly used to either prevent or treat infections, including PCP which is a type of pneumonia and toxoplasmosis which can affect your brain.
Is the a difference between ilvitrim and bactrim suspension
Hi Pearl,
If your asking does your child still need to take NVP if you switch to formula, the answer is no. However, you should discuss the switch with your doctor.
Hy,my son is 6weeks n still giving him NVP…if I stop breastfeeding him n start formula feed is that a bed idea??
Hi Zusiphe,
Please can you ask the doctor about your baby’s treatment. They will tell you how to best to do it.
if i change the time of giving my baby a livitrim will that cause complications to her
Hi Lethokuhle,
Here in the UK, it is good practice to test the baby on the day she or he is born. The test is repeated after six weeks and again at three months.
But in other countries they might not do this. Where do you live Lethokuhle? If you live in South Africa you can contact the Treatment Action Campaign. They might be able to help with information and support.
Hi I’m HIV positive but when I gave birth the child was negative and I was breastfeeding and my son was given NVP then at 6 weeks they change it to doctrim suspension but no HIV test was done again to him and I’ve change him from breastfeeding to formula so I want to know will they test him on his 10weeks or what
Hi Khamna,
Unfortunately mixed feeding is not recommended for mothers who are HIV positive. That’s because there can be increased risk of HIV to the baby. So whatever meds the doctor gives your daughter it doesn’t really change things. Can you manage to give her formula only? It’s a good idea to talk to the nurse or doctor about it. They might be able to give you some support.
Hi my daughter is HIV exposed she’s 6weeks and am mix feeding.she was on nevirapine and Adco zidovudine.till today she was changed to salphamethozale and navirapine.Is it okay to mix feed.(formula and breast feeding)