SULPHAMETHOXAZOLE

Brand Name & Strength

DBLTM Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and Trimethoprim 80 mg Concentrate Injection BP 480 mg/5ml Injection

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Dilute 1 ml to 25 – 30 ml of diluent

Diluent

D5, NS, D10, HS, Hartmann’s Injection

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Administer over 60 – 90 min Duration of infusion should not exceed 1.5 hr

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

24 hr Do not refrigerate

Remarks

Must be diluted prior to administration Avoid rapid infusion or bolus injection Not for IM injection