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Susceptible infections
Adult: >50 kg: 500 mg tid; may increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections. <50 kg: 6-7 mg/kg tid. To be given by slow IV infusion over at least 2 hr; should be given via a large vein with good blood flow.
Child: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. To be given by slow IV infusion over at least 2 hr; should be given via a large vein with good blood flow.
Child: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. To be given by slow IV infusion over at least 2 hr; should be given via a large vein with good blood flow.
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hr for 7 days.
Child: ≥2 yr: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hr for 7 days.
Child: ≥2 yr: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hr for 7 days.
Oral
Susceptible infections
Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in severe infections.
Child: <1 year 6mg/kg; 1-5 years 250 mg; 5-12 years 500 mg; >12 years Same as adult dose. Doses to be taken tid.
Child: <1 year 6mg/kg; 1-5 years 250 mg; 5-12 years 500 mg; >12 years Same as adult dose. Doses to be taken tid.
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.
Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.
Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.
