<p><strong>Intravenous:</strong><br />
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Abdominal infections, Bone and joint infections, Gynaecological infections, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract infections:</p>

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	<li><strong>Adult</strong>:&nbsp;1-2 g 6-8 hrly, up to 12 g daily given in 4-6 divided doses in severe infections. Doses are given by slow inj over 3-5 min or, by intermittent or continuous infusion.</li>
	<li><strong>Child</strong>:&nbsp;&ge;3 mth&nbsp;80-160 mg/kg daily in 4-6 equally divided doses. Max: 12 g daily.</li>
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<p>Prophylaxis of surgical infections:</p>

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	<li><strong>Adult</strong>:&nbsp;2 g 30-60 min prior to surgery, then 6 hrly for not more than 24 hr. For caesarean section: 2 g as a single dose as soon as the umbilical cord is clamped; a further 2 g dose 4 hr and 8 hr after the initial dose may be given if necessary.</li>
	<li><strong>Child</strong>:&nbsp;&ge;3 mth&nbsp;30-40 mg/kg 30-60 min prior to surgery, then 6 hrly for not more than 24 hr.</li>
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