Does any one know what a good dose for an 11 year old who weighs 85 lbs is for Bactrim? My LLMD has him on 2 per day regular strength and I want to make sure that is enough and that he is not being under treated???? He is also on Mepron 1 tsp 2 x day and Zith adult dose.
Thanks in advance! Stacy
Posted by Stacyb (Member # 13084) on :
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Posted by squashlyme (Member # 12865) on :
I believe it would be 1 tsp, twice daily-
Posted by Stacyb (Member # 13084) on :
Thanks Squashlyme for the Mepron suggestions. ANYONE for the Bactrim for kids?
Posted by skigal (Member # 7443) on :
My 13 yo is on regular bactrim (400/80), 1 tab bid. With the younger ones, don't think they go with the DS.
Posted by Hoosiers51 (Member # 15759) on :
squashlyme is probably talking about the liquid form of Bactrim for kids.
However, that dose (1 tsp twice daily) is half of what your son is taking:
"Each teaspoonful (5 mL) of SEPTRA Grape Suspension contains 40 mg trimethoprim and 200 mg sulfamethoxazole "
Posted by Stacyb (Member # 13084) on :
Thanks to all of you!
Tickbattler? I know your kids were on Bactrim but just trying to get the right dose and not under treat again