Relexid

Adults:

Adults: The usual dose is 1-2 tablets 3 times daily according to the severity of the infection. In acute uncomplicated cystitis: initially 400 mg, then 200 mg every 8 hours for 3 days. In chronic or recurrent bacteriuria: 400 mg every 6 to 8 hours. For the treatment of salmonellosis (including enteric fever): 1.2 to 2.4 gm daily for 14 days. To eliminate salmonella carriage, therapy may be prolonged for 2 to 4 weeks. In complicated urinary tract infection, the usual treatment time is 1 to 2 weeks. For prophylactic treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections, 1 tablet every evening is recommended. Children: The usual dose is as follows. Those weighing less than 20 kg should be given 20 to 60 mg/kg divided into 3 to 4 daily doses. Those weighing more than 20 kg should receive the normal adult dose. In shigellosis: 20 mg/kg 4 times a day for 5 days. For urinary tract infection (UTI): 20 to 40 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 divided doses. For salmonellosis: 30 to 60 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 divided doses. The tablet should be taken with at least 50 to 100 ml of fluid. Since this tablet's bioavailability is practically unaffected by simultaneous food intake, this tablet is best taken with or immediately after a meal.