Dosage
Chloramphenicol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.5 %w/v | 0.5 (0.5) | 12 hourly | Ophthalmic | 1-2 drops 4-6 times a day for first 72 hours.Treatment should be continued for approx 7days. |
| 1 %w/w | 1 (1) | 6 hourly | Ophthalmic | Frequency may be increased to 8 times if needed. |
| 5 to 10 % | 7.5 (7.5) | 6 hourly | Otic | 1-2 drops. |
| 50 to 100 mg/kg | 75 (75) | 6 hourly | PO,IV | Maximum dose: 4 g/day. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 12.5 to 25 mg/kg | 19 (18.75) | 6 hourly | Intra Venous | - |
| 12.5 to 25 mg/kg | 19 (18.75) | 6 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 12.5 to 25 mg/kg | 19 (18.75) | 6 hourly | Intravenous | |
| 12.5 to 25 mg/kg | 19 (18.75) | 6 hourly | oral | |