<p><strong>For oral administration</strong>-<br />
Adults:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Urinary tract infections: 500mg four times daily or 1g twice daily. Infections which are severe or chronic may necessitate the administration of higher doses. Where complications arise including prostatitis and epididymitis continued intensive treatment is required.</li>
	<li>Respiratory tract infections: 250 to 500mg four times daily or 500mg to 1g twice daily, dependent on the site and severity of the infection.</li>
	<li>Skin and soft tissue infections: 250 to 500mg four times daily or 500mg to 1g twice daily, again dependent on the site and severity of the infection.</li>
</ul>

<p>Children:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Total daily dose of 25 to 50mg/kg given in two or four equally divided doses.</li>
	<li>Otitis media: Total daily dose of 75 to 100mg/kg given in divided doses 6 to 12 hourly.</li>
	<li>Maximum daily dosage: 4 gm</li>
</ul>

<p>Elderly: The normal adult dose is appropriate. Patients with impaired renal or hepatic function should be monitored during treatment.<br />
<br />
<strong>For injectable administration</strong>-</p>

<ul>
	<li>Adult: The usual dose is 2-4 gm daily in four equally divided doses up to 8 gm daily. For prophylaxis a single preoperative dose of 1-2 gm intramuscularly or intravenously is given.</li>
	<li>Children: The dose is 50-100 mg/kg daily in four equally divided doses, up to 300 mg/kg daily in severe infection.</li>
</ul>