Trimethoprim
Therapeutic Group
Sulfonamides And TrimethoprimIndication Dosage
Urinary tract Infections, Respiratory Tract Infections:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 200 Mg Twice Daily;
- Children 4 - 5 Weeks: 4 Mg/kg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose200 Mg);
- 6 Weeks - 5 Months: 4 Mg/kg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose 200 Mg), Alternatively 25 Mg Twice Daily;
- 6 Months - 5 Years: 4 Mg/kg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose 200 Mg), Alternatively 50 Mg Twice Daily;
- 6 - 11 Years: 4 Mg/kg Twice Daily (max. Per Dose 200 Mg), Alternatively 100 Mg Twice Daily
Prophylaxis Of Urinary tract Infection, Recurrent Infection, Significant urinary tract Anomalies, Or Significant Kidney Damage:
- Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 100 Mg Once Daily; Dose To Be Taken At Night
- Children 4 - 5 Weeks: 2 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose100 Mg);
- 6 Weeks - 5 Months: 2 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Perdose 100 Mg), Alternatively 12.5 Mg Once Daily;
- 6 Months - 5 Years: 2 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose 100 Mg), Alternatively 25 Mg Once Daily;
- 6 - 11 Years: 2 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose100 Mg), Alternatively 50 Mg Once Daily. All Doses To Be Taken At Night
Treatment Of Pneumocystis Jirovecii (pneumocystis Carinii) Pneumonia:
- Adult & Children: 5 Mg/kg Every 6-8 Hours
Acne Resistant To Other Antibacterials:
- Adult: 300 Mg Twice Daily
Prostatitis:
- Adult: (consult Product Literature)
Shigellosis, Invasive Salmonella Infection:
- Adult: (consult Product Literature)
Content
- Tab 100mg /200mg /300mg: Trimethoprim 100mg /200mg /300mg.
- Susp: Per 5 ml: Trimethoprim 50mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Folic Acid Inhibitor
Contra Indications
- Severe Renal In Sufficiency, Blood Dyscrasias
Precautions
- Severe Renal In Sufficiency, Blood Dyscrasias
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Abdominal Discomfort
- Gi Disturbance
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Erythema Multiforme
- Photosensitivity
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Aseptic Meningitis
- Depression Of Haematopoiesis
- Hyperkalaemia
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Rashes
- Uveitis (in Adults)
- vomiting