Adult & childn >8 yr, ≥45 kg 100 mg 12 hrly during the 1st day followed by 100 mg once daily.
Childn >8 yr, <45 kg 4.4 mg/kg daily at 12-hr intervals during the 1st day followed by 2.2 mg/kg once daily. Severe infections:
Adult & childn Initial daily dose may be given 12 hrly for as long as necessary.
Strep infections Continue therapy for at least 10 days.