Phthalylsulfathiazole should be taken with a glass of water.
Adults:
Day 1: 1 g every 4 hours with a maximum dose of 6 g per day
Days 3-4: 1 g every 6 hours with a maximum dose of 4 g per day
Days 5-7: 1 g every 8 hours with a maximum dose of 3 g per day
Children under 3 years: 0.2 g per kilogram body weight every 8 hours
Children above 3 years: 0.4 to 0.75 g per kilogram body weight every 4 hours
In addition, phthalylsulphathiazole should not be used in
• Patients with blood disorders
• Renal or hepatic failure
• Infants
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The recommended dose of phthalylsulfathiazole dose isAdults:
Day 1: 1 g every 4 hours with a maximum dose of 6 g per day
Days 3-4: 1 g every 6 hours with a maximum dose of 4 g per day
Days 5-7: 1 g every 8 hours with a maximum dose of 3 g per day
Children under 3 years: 0.2 g per kilogram body weight every 8 hours
Children above 3 years: 0.4 to 0.75 g per kilogram body weight every 4 hours
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Phthalylsulfathiazole is contraindicated in people who are allergic to the drug.In addition, phthalylsulphathiazole should not be used in
• Patients with blood disorders
• Renal or hepatic failure
• Infants
