Question
Can an HIV negative baby have Novatrim?
15 March 2023. Related: Adherence, All topics.
Hi can Novatrim suspension be given to a baby ho is HIV negative?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Yes baby can still take Novatrim.
Novatrim is used to prevent other infections, not prevent HIV.
It is used when there is some risk of transmission from infections other than HIV that mum is at risk of. It is usually stopped after breastfeeding.
Josh.
Hello Spencer and thanks for getting in touch.
Please speak to your doctor.
This is a website for people living with HIV who want more information about their medication
Can I take it even I’m an adult but I’m not positive is it’s advisable for me?
Hello Adeline and thanks for getting in touch.
That is a known side effect of novatrim.
I am sorry you have to experience it, though.
You can try taking it with food, avoid fatty food until the diarrhoea is settled and ensure you drink enough fluids.
Have you discussed this with your clinic?
They can sometimes give you medication for it and support you if you still have these symptoms.
Hi I was given novatrim at clinic and I’m positive taking arvs but since I started the treatment I’m having a non stop diarrhea even losing weight.