Usual regimen: 250-500 mg tid. Resp tract infection 3 g bid. Acute UTI 3 g repeated once 12 hr later. Gonorrhoea 3 g single dose. Dental abscess 3 g repeated once 8 hr later. Prophylaxis of endocarditis Single 3 g dose 1 hr before dental procedure. Repeated 6 hr later if necessary. Childn ½ of adult dose.
Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins or other allergens. Discontinue use if superinfections occur. Pseudomembranous colitis. Periodically assess renal, hepatic & hematopoietic function during prolonged therapy. Pregnancy.
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