Cap Adult 1-2 g daily given in divided doses at 6-, 8- or 12-hrly intervals.
Severe or deep-seated infections Max: 6 g daily.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections 500 mg every 12 hr.
Childn 25-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 4 g daily.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections Total daily dose may be divided & administered every 12 hr.
Oral susp Adult 250 mg every 6 hr.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections 500 mg every 12 hr.
Childn 25-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 4 g daily.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections Total daily dose may be divided & administered every 12 hr.
Severe infections Dose may be doubled.
Otitis media 75-100 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses.
β-hemolytic streptococcal infections Administer for at least 10 days.
Childn weighing 40 kg 10-20 mL qid or 20-40 mL bid;
20 kg 5-10 mL qid or 10-20 mL bid;
10 kg 2.5-5 mL qid or 5-10 mL bid.
Oral drops Adult 250 mg every 6 hr.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections 500 mg every 12 hr.
Childn 25-100 mg/kg daily in divided doses. Max: 4 g daily.
Streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis, mild uncomplicated UTI, skin & soft tissue infections Total daily dose may be divided & administered every 12 hr.
Severe infections Dose may be doubled.
Otitis media 75-100 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses.
β-hemolytic streptococcal infections Administer for at least 10 days.