Systemic infection, respiratory infection, uncomplicated UTI
Neonate, infant < 3 month:30 mg/kg/day PO divided q 12 h.
Infant, child > 3 month: 20-40 mg/kg PO qd divided q 8 h.
Ped drops: Child < 6 kg, 0.75 ml q 8 h; 6-7 kg, 1 ml q 8 h; 7-8 kg, 1.25 ml q 8 h. Child with respiratory infection and < 6 kg, 1.25 ml q 8 h; 6-7 kg, 1.75 ml q 8 h; 7-8 kg, 2.25 ml q 8 h.
Adult: 250 mg PO q 8 h. In adult, child > 20 kg with severe infection, 500 mg q 8 h may be needed.
Uncomplicated gonorrhea
Child > 2 yr: 50 mg/kg in 1 dose with 25 mg/kg probenecid.
Adult: 3 gram PO in 1 dose.
Endocarditis prophylaxis for dental procedures
Child: 50 mg/kg PO 1 h before procedure.
Adult: 2 gram PO 1 h before procedure. |