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    The document provides dosage information for the generic drug Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole 800mg, Trimethoprim 160mg tablets). It lists recommended dosages for various conditions including: urinary tract infections in adults and children, shigellosis in adults and children, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in adults and children, and traveler's diarrhea in adults. Tables are included with pediatric dosage guidelines based on weight in pounds or kilograms.

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    The document provides dosage information for the generic drug Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole 800mg, Trimethoprim 160mg tablets). It lists recommended dosages for various conditions including: urinary tract infections in adults and children, shigellosis in adults and children, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults, Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in adults and children, and traveler's diarrhea in adults. Tables are included with pediatric dosage guidelines based on weight in pounds or kilograms.

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    Bactrim Dosage

    Generic name: sulfamethoxazole 800mg, Trimethoprim 160mg


    Dosage form: tablet

    See also:

    Bactrim DS tablet

    The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

    BACTRIM is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 2 months of age.

    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 daily dosage is used
    for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis.

    Children: The recommended dose for children with urinary tract infections or acute otitis media is 40
    mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 8 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours, given in two divided doses every 12
    hours for 10 days. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis. The
    following table is a guideline for the attainment of this dosage:

    Children 2 months of age or older:

    Weight Dose–every 12 hours


    lb kg Tablets
    22 10 –
    44 20 1
    66 30 1½
    88 40 2 or 1 DS tablet

    For Patients with Impaired Renal Function: When renal function is impaired, a reduced dosage should be
    employed using the following table:

    Creatinine Recommended
    Clearance (mL/min) Dosage Regimen
    Above 30 Usual standard regimen
    15–30 ½ the usual regimen
    Below 15 Use not recommended
    Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults:

    The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 1 BACTRIM DS
    (double strength) tablet or 2 BACTRIM tablets every 12 hours for 14 days.

    Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia:

    Treatment: Adults and Children:

    The recommended dosage for treatment of patients with documented Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia is
    75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours given in equally
    divided doses every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days.11 The following table is a guideline for the upper limit of
    this dosage:

    Weight Dose–every 6 hours


    lb kg Tablets
    18 8 –
    35 16 1
    53 24 1½
    70 32 2 or 1 DS tablet
    88 40 2½
    106 48 3 or 1½ DS tablets
    141 64 4 or 2 DS tablets
    176 80 5 or 2½ DS tablets

    For the lower limit dose (75 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours)
    administer 75% of the dose in the above table.

    Prophylaxis:

    Adults:

    The recommended dosage for prophylaxis in adults is 1 BACTRIM DS (double strength) tablet daily.12

    Children:

    For children, the recommended dose is 750 mg/m2/day sulfamethoxazole with 150 mg/m2/day
    trimethoprim given orally in equally divided doses twice a day, on 3 consecutive days per week. The total
    daily dose should not exceed 1600 mg sulfamethoxazole and 320 mg trimethoprim.13 The following
    table is a guideline for the attainment of this dosage in children:

    Body Surface Area Dose–every 12 hours


    (m 2) Tablets
    0.26 –
    0.53 ½
    1.06 1
    Traveler's Diarrhea in Adults:

    For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea, the usual adult dosage is 1 BACTRIM DS (double strength) tablet
    or 2 BACTRIM tablets every 12 hours for 5 days.

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