Infection of lower resp tract, urinary tract, soft tissue, bone & joint, O & G infection, gonorrhoea, septicaemia & meningitis. Prophylaxis against infection in abdominal, pelvic, orthopaedic, cardiac, pulmonary, esophageal & vascular surgery when there is increased risk from infection.
Dosage/Direction for Use
CapletAdult & childn >12 yr 250 mg 2 times daily, may be increased up to 500 mg 2 times daily. Infant & childn ≤12 yr 125 mg 2 times daily. Uncomplicated UTI 125-250 mg 2 times daily. Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis 1 g as a single dose. Otitis mediaChildn ≥2 yr 250 mg, <2 yr 125 mg. To be taken 2 times daily. InjAdult 750 mg-1.5 g 8 hrly IM or IV for 5-10 days. If necessary, may increase to 3-6 g/day 6 hrly. Childn & infant >3 mth 50-100 mg/kg/day 6-8 hrly, severe & serious infections: 100 mg/kg/day. Bone & joint infections 150 mg/kg/day 8 hrly (not exceeding max dosage of adult). Bacterial meningitis 200-240 mg/kg/day IV 6-8 hrly.
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