Infections of resp & GI tract, otitis media, other infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Dosage/Direction for Use
CapletAdult & childn >12 yr 2 caplet. Childn 6-12 yr 1 caplet, 2-5 yr ½ caplet. To be taken twice daily for 10-14 days. Shigellosis Treatment for 5 days. Severe infections Daily dose may be increased to 1½ times standard dose & given in 3 divided doses. SuspChildn 6-12 yr 5-10 mL, 6 mth-6 yr 5 mL, 6 wk-6 mth 2.5 mL. To be taken twice daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides. Severe renal or hepatic impairment, blood dyscrasias. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ severe allergic conditions, bronchial asthma, impaired renal or hepatic function, folate or G6PD deficiencies. Elderly.
J01EE01 - sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim ; Belongs to the class of combinations of sulfonamides and trimethoprim, including derivatives. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
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