Respiratory tract infections, Skin and skin structure infections
Adult: 500 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses, increased to 500 mg bid if necessary. Duration: 10 days.
Child: 6 mth to 2 yr For otitis media: 15 mg/kg 12 hrly. For acute sinusitis: 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg 12 hrly. For pharyngitis or tonsillitis: 7.5 mg/kg 12 hrly. >2 yr For skin and skin structure infections: 20 mg/kg daily. Max: 1 g daily.
Child: 6 mth to 2 yr For otitis media: 15 mg/kg 12 hrly. For acute sinusitis: 7.5 mg/kg or 15 mg/kg 12 hrly. For pharyngitis or tonsillitis: 7.5 mg/kg 12 hrly. >2 yr For skin and skin structure infections: 20 mg/kg daily. Max: 1 g daily.