Severe infection Adult 500 mg 3 times daily every 8 hr.
Childn >1 mth 30 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses.
More severe infection Adult 500 mg 4 times daily every 6 hr.
Childn 60 mg/kg daily in 3-4 divided doses.
β-hemolytic streptococcal infections Continue for at least 10 days.