Indication& Dosage:
Adult:
Moderate to severe infections:I.V.: Initial: 400-800 mg (6-12 mg/kg) every 12 hours for 3-5 doses; maintenance: I.V. or I.M.: 6-12 mg/kg once daily.
Pediatric<12yrs:
Neonates: I.V.: Initial: 16 mg/kg loading dose followed by 8 mg/kg once daily.
Infants >2 months and Children ≦12 years: I.V.: Initial: 10 mg/kg every 12 hours for 3 doses, followed by 6-10 mg/kg once daily. |