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Adults and Children over 12 years of age: 500 mg (100 ml) infused over a period of 20 minutes at a rate of 5 ml/minute repeated 8 hourly.
Children below 12 years of age: Depending upon clinical and bacteriological assessment, the physician may decide the duration of treatment. Depending on the weight of the child the volume of fluid to be infused should be determined on the basis of 7.5 mg/kg. The rate of infusion as well as the frequency remains the same as in adults: 20 minutes at the rate of 5 ml/minute repeated 8 hourly.
MODE OF ADMINISTRATION: For IV only.
