<p>Ertapenem should be infused over 30 minutes in both the Treatment and Prophylactic regimens. Dosing considerations should be made in adults with advanced or end-stage renal impairment and those on hemodialysis.<br />
<br />
Treatment regimen:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older. The dosage should be 1 gram once a day intravenously or intramuscularly.</li>
	<li>Patients 3 months to 12 years of age should be administered 15 mg/kg twice daily (not to exceed 1 g/day intravenously or intramuscularly.)</li>
	<li>Intravenous infusion may be administered in adults and pediatrics for up to 14 days or intramuscular injection for up to 7 days.</li>
</ul>

<p>Prophylaxis regimen for adults:</p>

<ul>
	<li>1 gram single dose given 1 hour prior to elective colorectal surgery.</li>
</ul>

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