IM Normal renal function Adult, childn & older infant 15 mg/kg/day divided into 2 or 3 equal doses administered at equally divided intervals.
Patient w/ heavier wt Max: 15 g/day.
Newborn Loading dose: Initially 10 mg/kg followed w/ 7.5 mg/kg every 12 hr. Usual duration of treatment: 7-10 days. Max total daily dose: 15 mg/kg/day.
Uncomplicated UTI 250 mg bd.
IV Same as IM dose. Dose adjustment should be made according to age & symptoms.
Adult & ped Administered by IV infusion over 30-60 min period.
Infant Should receive 1-2 hr infusion.