Dosage
Sulphamethoxazole's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 800 mg | 800 (800) | 12 hourly | PO | In Combination with trimethoprim 160 mg/day. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 25 to 30 mg/kg | 28 (27.5) | 12 hourly | Oral | Maintenance, As required |
| 50 to 60 mg/kg | 55 (55) | 24 hourly | Oral | Initial |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| | | | Should not be used in this age group |