Sulphadiazine Overview Categories 6 Anti-infective drugs6.2 Antibiotics, systemic6.2.2 Other anti-bacterial drugs6.2.2.8 Sulphonamides and trimethoprim Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Sulphadiazine Manufacturers of Sulphadiazine Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Sulphadiazine's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 0.5 to 1 g0.75 (0.75)6 hourlyPOIn Conjuction with pyrimethamine 25mg/day and with suplemental folinic acid. Doses could be given 2-4g/day in 3-6 divided doses. Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 25 mg/kg25 (25)6 hourlyOralMaintenance after 2 day IV maintenance doses37.5 mg/kg38 (37.5)6 hourlyOral25 mg/kg25 (25)6 hourlySlow IVMaintenance for 2 Days50 mg/kg50 (50)6 hourlySlow IVInitial Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 25 mg/kg25 (25)6 hourlyOralMaintenance after 2 day IV maintenance doses37.5 mg/kg38 (37.5)6 hourlyOral25 mg/kg25 (25)6 hourlySlow IVMaintenance for 2 Days50 mg/kg50 (50)6 hourlySlow IVInitial High Risk Groups Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Sulphadiazine Back to top Manufacturers of Sulphadiazine in Pakistan Aventis Ethical Gray's Ideal KCI KPL Lisko Prime Unexo Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic