Q: I have a 4 month old baby with Loose Motions. My pediatrician prescribed Bactrim / Septran, is it safe?
Ans. Yes, Cotrimoxazole (Bactrim, Septran, Septra etc.) is safe in children above 2 months age, and can be used in the dose of 8-10 mg/ kg/ day in 2 divided doses. Whether a 4 month old with diarrhea requires any antibiotics is another question altogether :)
If you have any further concerns, I would recommend that you discuss these with your pediatrician as well.
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Ans. Yes, Cotrimoxazole (Bactrim, Septran, Septra etc.) is safe in children above 2 months age, and can be used in the dose of 8-10 mg/ kg/ day in 2 divided doses. Whether a 4 month old with diarrhea requires any antibiotics is another question altogether :)
If you have any further concerns, I would recommend that you discuss these with your pediatrician as well.
Read more here
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