UTI, septicemia, respiratory tract, intra-abdominal, gyn, skin infection; adjunct treatment in PID; gonorrhea
Neonate < 1 wk and < 2 kg: 30 mg/kg IV q 12 h.
Neonate < 1 wk and > 2kg: 30 mg/kg IV q 8 h.
Neonate 1-4 wk and < 2 kg: 30 mg/kg IV q 8 h.
Neonate 1-4 wk and > 2 kg: 30 mg/kg IV q 6 h.
Child = 9 month with normal renal function: 30 mg/kg IV q 8 h for mild-moderate infection; 30 mg/kg IV q 6-8 h for moderate-severe infection. Max 120 mg/kg/day. Pts with CF: 50 mg/kg q 6-8 h.
Adult: 500 mg-2 gram IV or IM q 8-12 h. For severe systemic or life-threatening infection, 2 gram q 6-8 h. Max 8 gram/day. For gonorrhea, 1 gram IM in 1 dose. |