Bactrim for Pediatric Use Bactrim can be used in children for the treatment of certain bacterial infections, but the dosage may differ based on the child's age, weight, and the specific infection being treated. Your child's healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dosage of Bactrim bas...
AdultPediatric Dosage Forms & Strengths trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole injected solution (16mg/80mg)/mL oral suspension (40mg/200mg)/5mL tablet 80mg/400mg 160mg/800mg Dosing Guidelines for Infections 1-2 DS tablets PO q12-24hr 8-20 mg TMP/kg/day IV q6-12hr Chronic Bronchitis Acute exa...
Detailed Bactrim dosage information What happens if I miss a dose? Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. What happens if I overdose?
Urinary Tract Infections and Shigellosis in Adults and Pediatric Patients, and Acute Otitis Media in Children Adults:The usual adult dosage in the treatment of urinary tract infections is 1 BACTRIM DS (double strength) tablet or 2 BACTRIM tablets every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. An identical...
Pediatric patients: 35 to 50 mg/kg/24 hours, divided into three doses, orally for 10 days. Anaerobic Bacterial Infections In the treatment of most serious anaerobic infections, intravenous metronidazole is usually administered initially. The usual adult oral dosage is 7.5 mg/kg every six hours ...