Notes
Uncomplicated Infection
20mg/kg/dose* Q8H
20mg/kg/dose* Q12H
10mg/kg/dose* Q12H
10mg/kg/dose* Q24H
10mg/kg/dose* Q24H; on dialysis days give dose AFTER dialysis session
20mg/kg/dose* Q12H
*Doses may be infused over 4 to 12 hours
Meningitis or Cystic Fibrosis
40mg/kg/dose* Q8H
40mg/kg/dose* Q12H
20mg/kg/dose* Q12H
20mg/kg/dose* Q24H
20mg/kg/dose* Q24H; on dialysis days give dose AFTER dialysis session
40mg/kg/dose* Q12H
*Doses may be infused over 4 to 12 hours
Adult Maximum Dose
1g Q8H
2g Q8H