| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1 g | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | | 0.5-2 pre-operatively for prophylaxis against infection in surgery. |
| 0.25 to 0 g | 0.12 (0.125) | As recommended. | IM | For uncompleted Gonnorrhoea |
| 1 to 2 g | 1.5 (1.5) | 24 hourly | IV,IM | Once daily or in two divided doses. Max. dose: 4 g/day. Given by IV infusion over atleast 30 minutes. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0 to 125 mg | 62 (62.5) | As recommended. | | For prevention of secondary cases of mennigococcal meningitis |
| 20 to 50 mg/kg | 35 (35) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous | For serve infections up to 80mg/kg daily should be given |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 50 mg/kg | 50 (50) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous | IV doses should be given over 60 min doses above 50mg/kg should be given by IV infusion only |