Infection-
Child > 8 yr: 25-50 mg/kg PO qd, in 2-4 divided doses. Adult; 1-2 gram PO in 2-4 divided doses.
Gonorrhea in pt sensitive to penicillin-
Adolescent, adult: 1.5 gram PO; then 500 mg q 6 h × 4 day.
Syphilis in pt sensitive to penicillin-
Adolescent, adult: 500 mg PO qid × 14 day.
Acne-
Adolescent, adult: 500-1,000 mg PO divided qid; then 125-500 mg PO qd to every other day. Apply oint generously to affected area bid until skin is wet.
Lyme disease-
Child > 8 yr: 6.25-12.5 mg/kg PO qid.
Adult: 250-500 mg PO qid × 10-30 day.
Infection prophylaxis in minor skin abrasions; superficial infection treatment-
Child, adult: Apply oint to infected area 1-5 times qd. |