Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Acute Uncomplicated Lower Urinary-tract Infections: 

Oral Sachet: 

• Adult: 3 G Single-dose 1 Sachet, Mix With 3-4 Oz Of Water. Prophylaxis Of Urinary-tract

Infections In Transurethral Surgical Procedures: 

Oral Sachet: 

• Adult: 3 G Single-dose 1 Sachet, Mix With 3-4 Oz Of Water, To Be Given 3 Hours Before Surgery. Dose Maybe Repeated Once, 24 Hours After Surgery 

Osteomyelitis, Hospital-acquired Lower Respiratory-tract Infections When First-line Treatments Are Inappropriate Or Ineffective: 

Oral: 

• Adults: 500 Mg 6 Hourly. 
• Children: 250 Mg 6 Hourly 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: 1 G 8 Hourly; 
• Children: 500 Mg 8 Hourly 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 12-24 G Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses (max. Per Dose 8 G), Use The High-dose Regimen In Severe Infection Suspected Or Known To Be Caused By Less Sensitive Organisms 
• Children: Half The Adult Dose; See Literature 

Complicated Urinary-tract Infections When First-line Treatment Ineffective Or Inappropriate: 

Oral: 

• Adults: 500 Mg 6 Hourly. 
• Children: 250 Mg 6 Hourly 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: 1 G 8 Hourly; 
• Children: 500 Mg 8 Hourly 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 12-16 G Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses (max. Per Dose 8 G) 
• Children: Half The Adult Dose; See Literature 

Bacterial Meningitis When First-line Treatment Ineffective Or Inappropriate: 

Oral: 

• Adults: 500 Mg 6 Hourly. 
• Children: 250 Mg 6 Hourly 

By IM Inj: 

• Adult: 1 G 8 Hourly; 
• Children: 500 Mg 8 Hourly 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: 16-24 G Daily In 3-4 Divided Doses (max. Per Dose 8 G), Use The High-dose Regimen In Severe Infection Suspected Or Known To Be Caused By Less Sensitive Organisms 
• Children: Half The Adult Dose; See Literature

Content

Pregnancy

Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk.

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects