Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Susceptible Infections Due To Sensitive Gram-positive And Gram-negative Bacteria: 
Immediate-Release Medicines: 

• Adult: 250 Mg 3 Times A Day; Maximum 4 G Per Day. 
• Children 1-11 Months: 20 Mg/kg Daily In 3 Divided Doses, Alternatively 62.5 Mg 3 Times A Day; 
• Children 1-4 Years: 20 Mg/kg Daily In 3 Divided Doses, Alternatively 125 Mg 3 Times A Day; 
• Child 5-11 Years: 20 Mg/kg Daily In 3 Divided Doses, Usual Max. 1 G Daily, Alternatively 250 Mg 3 Times A Day; 
• Children 12-17 Years: Same As Adult. 

In Severe Infection: Double The Dose 

Sustained - Release Tab: 

• Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 375 Mg Every 12 Hours, Dose To Be Taken With Food 

Pneumonia: 

Sustained -Release Tab: 

• Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 750 Mg Every 12 Hours, Dose To Be Taken With Food 

Urinary-tract Infections: 

Sustained-Release Tab: 

• Adult & Children Above 12 Yrs: 375 Mg Every 12 Hours, Dose To Be Taken With Food 

Asymptomatic Carriage Of Haemophilus Influenzae Or Mild Exacerbations In Cystic Fibrosis: 

Immediate-Release Medicines: 

• Children 1-11 Months: 125 Mg Every 8 Hours; 
• 1-6 Years: 250 Mg 3 Times A Day; 
• 7-17 Years: 500 Mg 3 Times A Day

Content

Pregnancy

No Evidence Of Harm

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects