Cap Adult Usually 1-2 g daily in 2 divided doses 12 hrly or once 24 hrly.
Uncomplicated lower UTI (cystitis) 1-2 g daily in single or 2 divided doses.
Other UTI 2 g daily in 2 divided doses.
Skin & soft tissue infections 1 g daily in single or 2 divided doses.
Upper & lower resp tract infections Mild: Usually 1 g in 2 divided doses. Moderate to severe: 1-2 g daily in 2 divided doses (500 mg-1 g 12 hrly).
Pharyngitis & tonsillitis caused by β-hemolytic streptococci 1 g in 2 divided doses for 10 days.
Childn ≥6 yr 500 mg twice daily,
1-6 yr 250 mg twice daily.
Dry syr Childn 25-50 mg/kg/day in divided dose 12 hrly.
22.7-27.3 kg 12.5 mL.
18.2-22.7 kg 10 mL.
13.6-18.2 kg 7.5 mL.
9.1-13.6 kg 5 mL.
4.5-9.1 kg 2.5 mL.
Infant <1 yr 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses 12 hrly.
Forte dry syr Childn 22.7-27.3 kg 10 mL twice daily.
18.2-22.7 kg 7.5 mL twice daily.
13.6-18.2 kg 5 mL twice daily.
9.1-13.6 kg 2.5 mL twice daily.
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