What are the common dosages of Generic Bactrim?
The recommended starting dosage of Bactrim in adults for urinary tract infection and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. The recommended dose for children with urinary tract infections is 40 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 8 mg/kg trimethoprim given in two divided doses every 12 hours for 10 days. The recommended dosage for patients Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim given in equally divided doses every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days. The recommended dose of Bactrim in traveller’s diarrhea is 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 5 days.
