Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Prevention Of Secondary Case Of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection (in Patients Who Are Allergic Topenicillin): 

• Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 500 Mg Once Daily For 5 Days 
• Children 6 Months-11 Yrs: 12 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose 500 Mg) For 5 Days 

Respiratory-tract Infections, Otitis Media, Skin And Soft-tissue Infections: 

• Adult: 500 Mg Once Daily For 3 Days, Alternatively Initially 500 Mg Once Daily For 1 Day, Then 250 Mg Once Daily For 4 Days 
• Child 6 Months - 17 Years: 10 Mg/kg Once Daily (max. Per Dose 500 Mg) For 3 Days 

Uncomplicated Genital Chlamydial Infections, Non-Gonococcal Urethritis: 

• Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 1 G For 1 Dose 

Uncomplicated Gonorrhea: 

• Adult: 1 G For 1 Dose 

Lyme Disease (under Expert Supervision): 

• Adult: 500 Mg Once Daily For 7-10 Days 

Mild To Moderate Typhoid Due To Multiple-antibacterial Resistant Organisms: 

• Adult: 500 Mg Once Daily For 7 Days 

Community-acquired Pneumonia: 

Oral: 

• Adult: 500 Mg Once Daily For 3 Days, Alternatively Initially 500 Mg Once Daily For 1 Day, Then 250 Mg Once Daily For 4 Days 

By IV Infusion - For Severe Cases: 

• Adult: Initially 500 Mg Once Daily For At Least 2 Days, Then (By Mouth) 500 Mg Once Daily For A Total Duration Of 7-10 Days 

Antibacterial Prophylaxis For Insertion Of Intra-uterine Device: 

• Adult: 1 G For 1 Dose 

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adults: Single Dose Of 500 Mg For 1-2 Days, Followed By Oral Daily Single Dose Of 250 Mg For 7 Days.

Content

Pregnancy

Avoid, Use Only If No Suitable Alternatives.

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects