Augmentin; Antibacterial, Penicillin;
TID Formulations
Susp per 5 mL: Amoxicillin 125 mg, clavulanic acid 31.25 mg; 250 mg/62.5 mg;
Tab: Amoxicillin 250 mg, clavulanic acid 125 mg; 500 mg/125 mg
Tab, chew: Amoxicillin 125 mg, clavulanic acid 31.25 mg; 250 mg/62.5 mg
BID Formulations
Susp per 5 mL: Amoxicillin 200 mg, clavulanic acid 28.5 mg; 400 mg/57 mg; Augmentin-ES-600:
amoxicillin 600 mg, clavulanic acid 42.9 mg
Tab: Amoxicillin 875 mg, clavulanic acid 125 mg;
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL suspension or 125 mg or 250 mg chewable tablets: 20-40 mg of
amoxicillin component/kg/day PO tid (max 500 mg/dose)
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL suspension or tablets or 200 mg or 400 mg chewable tablets: 25-45 mg of
amoxicillin component/kg/day PO bid
Augmentin ES-600: indicated only for persistent or recurrent otitis media: 45 mg/kg/day PO bid
Adolescents and adults using tablets (non-chewable): Mild-to-moderate infections: 250 mg PO tid or 500 mg PO bid ; Severe infections: 500 mg PO tid or 875 mg PO bid
Treating resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae: 80-90 mg/kg/day PO bid
The bid regimen causes less
diarrhea. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor.
Allergan; Otic Analgesic Agent; Soln, otic: Antipyrine 5.4%,
benzocaine 1.4% [15 mL];
Ear Wax Removal: instill 2-4 drops 3-4 times daily for 2-3 days
Analgesia: Fill ear canal with 2-4 drops q1-2h until pain and congestion are relieved
Auralgan; Otic Analgesic Agent; Soln, otic: Antipyrine 5.4%,
benzocaine 1.4% [10 mL];
Ear Wax Removal: instill 2-4 drops 3-4 times daily for 2-3 days
Analgesia: Fill ear canal with 2-4 drops q1-2h until pain and congestion are relieved
Bactrim (Cotrimoxazole, Septra); Antibacterial, Sulfa; Susp per 5 mL: Trimethoprim 40 mg, sulfamethoxazole 200 mg
Tab (single strength or SS): Trimethoprim 80 mg, sulfamethoxazole 400 mg;
Tab (double strength or DS): Trimethoprim 160 mg, sulfamethoxazole 800 mg
Inj per mL: Trimethoprim 16 mg, sulfamethoxazole 80 mg;
Children >2 mos:
Mild-Moderate Infections: 6-12 mg of trimethoprim/kg/day PO bid
Serious Infections (Pneumocystis): 15-20 mg of trimethoprim/kg/day PO/IV q6h
UTI
Prophylaxis: 2 mg of trimethoprim/kg/day PO qd (max 160 mg/day trimethoprim)
Pneumocystis
Prophylaxis: 5-10 mg of trimethoprim/kg/day PO bid three days per week (max 320 mg/day)
Caladryl for Kids; Antihistamine; Cream: Calamine 8%, pramoxine 1% [45 gm]; >1 yrs: Apply to the affected area tid-qid