Adult & childn >5 yr 50 mg/kg daily, may be increased up to 60 mg/kg daily given in 4-6 equally divided doses.
Childn <5 yr 50 mg/kg daily, may be increased up to 100 mg/kg daily given in 4-6 equally divided doses. Duration of treatment:
Viral disease of short evolution: Continued until 1-2 days after symptoms subside.
Viral disease of long-term periodic: Continued until 1-2 wk after symptoms subside.