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Commonly used oral antibiotics and suggested dosing in prophylactic regimens for vesicoureteral reflux1,4,6
| Antibiotic | Suggested dose, mg/kg | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 10 | Once daily |
| Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid | 15 | Once daily |
| Cefadroxil | 5 | Once daily |
| Cephalexin | 10 | Once daily |
| Nitrofurantoin | 1–2 | Once daily |
| Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole | 0.5–3.0* | Once daily |
| 5* | Twice weekly | |
| Trimethoprim | 0.5–2.0 | Once daily |
Based on trimethoprim.
