Cap Adult STD caused by Chlamydia trachomatis & Haemophilus ducreyi 1,000 mg as single dose.
Susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae 1,000 mg or 2,000 mg in combination w/ 250 mg or 500 mg ceftriaxone.
DMAC infection in patients w/ advanced HIV 600 mg once daily in combination w/ ethambutol.
All other indication Total daily dose: 1,500 mg given as 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Alternatively, 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg daily on days 2-5.
Community acquired pneumonia 500 mg once daily to complete 7-10 day course following IV therapy.
Pelvic inflammatory diseases 250 mg once daily to complete 7-day course following IV therapy.
MAC prophylaxis in HIV-infected patient 1,200 mg once a wk.
Childn weighing >45 kg Total daily dose: 30 mg/kg given as 10 mg/kg daily for 3 days or 10 mg/kg on day 1, then 5 mg/kg daily on days 2-5. Max recommended dose: 1,500 mg.
Susp All doses given on 3-day regimen.
Childn weighing >45 kg Follow adult dose. Total dose: 1,500 mg,
36-45 kg 400 mg (10 mL) once daily. Total dose: 1,200 mg,
26-35 kg 300 mg (7.5 mL) once daily. Total dose: 900 mg,
15-25 kg 200 mg (5 mL) once daily. Total dose: 600 mg,
<15 kg 10 mg/kg once daily. Total dose: 600 mg,
Ped streptococcal pharyngitis in patients contraindicated w/ penicillin 10 mg/kg as single dose or 20 mg/kg for 3 days. Max daily dose: 500 mg.
Acute otitis media Childn 30 mg/kg as single dose.
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