OPRIZOLE 400mg/80mg per 5mL (Cotrimoxazole) 60mL
Cotrimoxazole
Indications
Respiratory tract infections: Acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pneumocystis carinii, pneumonitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis and otitis media.
Urinary tract infections: Acute and chronic cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis and prostatitis. Gastrointestinal tract infections including typhoid and paratyphoid fever, typhoid carrier state and bacillary dysentery, cholera.
Formulation
Each 5mL (one teaspoonful) contains:
Sulfamethoxazole, USP - 400mg
Trimethoprim - 80mg
Dosage and Administration
Chrildren ages 12 years and below:
6-12 years: 1-2 teaspoonfuls (5mL-10mL) every 12 hours
2-5 years: 1/2-1 teaspoonful (2.5mL-5mL) every 12 hours
Children under 2 years: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5mL) every 12 hours
Or as prescribed by a physician
Adults:
2-4 teaspoonfuls (10mL-20mL) every 12 hours
Or as prescribed by a physician.