In children, the dose is also based on weight.For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days.Late (tertiary and neurosyphilis)—2,400,000 units at 7-day intervals for three doses. Congenital—under 2 years of age: 50,000 units/kg/body weight; ages 2 to 12 years: adjust dosage based on adult dosage schedule. Yaws, Bejel, and Pinta —1,200,000 units (1 injection). Prophylaxis —for rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.
Children age 2 months and older: Your child's provider will calculate their dose based on their body weight. The typical dose is to take 20 mg/kg of sulfamethoxazole and 4 mg/kg of trimethoprim by mouth every 12 hours for 10 days for UTI and ear infections (and 5 days for shigellosis). Bronchitis:
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently encountered in pregnant women. Pyelonephritis is the most common serious medical condition seen in pregnancy. Thus, it is crucial for providers of obstetric care to be knowledgeable about normal findings of the urinary tract, evaluation of abnormalities, and treatment of disease. Fortunately, UTIs in pregnancy are most often easily treated withUrinary Tract Infection >1 month. 5-7 mg/kg/day PO divided q6hr for 7 days; UTI prophylaxis: 1-2 mg/kg PO qHS or 2 divided doses >12 years. Macrocrystals (Macrodantin, Furadantin, and equivalents): 50-100 mg PO q6hr for 7 days or for 3 days after obtaining sterile urine .