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What doses of cotrimoxazole should be used?

Statement on use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis Who should get cotrimoxazole: How long should cotrimoxazole be given: Under what circumstances should cotrimoxazole be discontinued: What doses of cotrimoxazole should be used? What follow-up is required? Other operational issues Patient information Policy and programme information Monitoring and evaluation References

• Syrup use is recommended in very young children up to 10-12 kg
• Recommended dosages of 6-8 mg/kg once daily should be used.
• Once tablets can be taken, half of a standard adult tablet crushed may be used for children up to 10kg, one whole tablet for 10-25kg, two single strength or one double strength for over 25kg (a usual single strength tablet provides Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg).
• Use weight band dosages rather than body surface area doses
• If the child is allergic to cotrimoxazole, dapsone is the best alternative

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