Adult & childn >20 kg 250-500 mg every 8 hr. Childn <20 kg 20-40 mg/kg in divided doses every 8 hr. Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis Max: 500 mg daily. Gonococcal urethritis 3 g as a single dose.
May cause severe colitis & super infections. Lymphatic leukemia. Perform sensitivity reaction test prior to treatment. Do not use for meningitis or joint infections. Monitor kidney, liver & blood functions in long-term use. Monitor plasma & urine levels in patients w/ kidney failure. Pregnancy & lactation.
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