SEPTRA

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)
Sodium citrate and citric acid (Bicitra); Electrolyte Supplement; Liq per 5 mL: sodium citrate 500 mg, citric acid 334 mg ; 2-3 mEq/kg/day PO tid-qid
Equivalent to 1 mEq sodium and 1 mEq bicarbonate per mL.
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