Chloramphenicol

Overview

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