| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 15000 to 30000 units/kg/day | 22000 (22500) | 24 hourly | IM | This should be reduced in the presence of renal impairment.The dosage may be divided and given at either 4 or 6 hour intervals. |
| 15000 to 25000 units/kg/body weight/day | 20000 (20000) | 24 hourly | IV | Infusions may be given every 12 hours, however, the total daily dose must not exceed 25,000 units/kg/day. |
| 5 to 10 ml | 7.5 (7.5) | 6 hourly | Ophthalmic | Frequency may be increased upto 6 times/day. |
| 10000 units/g | 10000 (10000) | 12 hourly | Ophthalmic,Otic | Ointment |
| 1 stripe | 1 (1) | 12 hourly | Topical | Apply Ointment on effacted area. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 0.33 mg/kg | 0.33 (0.33) | 24 hourly | Intrathecal | For above 2 yrs children |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 0.25 mg/kg | 0.25 (0.25) | 24 hourly | Intrathecal | |