Adult & childn >12 yr (or > 50 kg) 1-2 g once daily. Severe infection: May increase to 4 g once daily. Childn 15 days-12 yr 20-80 mg/kg once daily. Neonate <2 wk 20-50 mg/kg once daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins & penicillins.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. History of anaphylactic shock, diarrhoea. Prolonged therapy may result in superinfection of nonsensitive microorganism. Pregnancy & lactation. Premature neonates.
Adverse Reactions
Hematologic reactions, GI disorders, skin reactions.
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