Primsol Oral Solution Dosage
Generic name: TRIMETHOPRIM HYDROCHLORIDE 50mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Urinary anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 30, 2022.
Acute Otitis Media in Pediatric Patients
The recommended dose for pediatric patients with acute otitis media is 10 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours, given in divided doses every 12 hours for 10 days. The following table is a guideline for the attainment of this dosage:
Weight | Dose (every 12 hours) | ||
---|---|---|---|
lb | kg | tsp | mL |
11 | 5 | ½ | 2.5 |
22 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
33 | 15 | 1½ | 7.5 |
44 | 20 | 2 | 10 |
55 | 25 | 2½ | 12.5 |
66 | 30 | 3 | 15 |
77 | 35 | 3½ | 17.5 |
≥88 | ≥40 | 4 | 20 |
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