Hoftrex 1G

INDICATIONS

For treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible organisms:

• Bone and joint infections

• Uncomplicated gonorrhea

• Intra-abdominal infections

• Lyme disease

• Meningitis

• Otitis media

• Female pelvic infections

• Respiratory tract infections, particularly bacterial pneumonia

• Bacterial septicemia

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Bacterial urinary tract infections

For prophylaxis of:

Post operative infections caused by susceptible organisms throughout the course of the surgical

procedures.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Usual adult and adolescent dose:

For perioperative prophylaxis: IV, 1 g (base) one-half to two hours prior to the start of surgery.

For all other indications: IM or IV, 1 to 2 g every twenty-four hours; or 1 g every twelve hours.

Not exceeding 4 g per day.

Usual pediatric dose:

For meningitis: IM or IV, initial dose of 100 mg (base) per kg of body weight, up to 4 g, followed

by 100 mg per kg of body weight every twenty-four hours, or 50 mg per kg of body weight every

twelve hours, up to 4 g per day, for seven to fourteen days.

For otitis media: IM, 50 mg (base) per kg of body weight, up to 1 g, as a single dose.

For skin and soft tissue infections: IM or IV, 50 to 75 mg (base) per kg of body weight every

twenty-four hours, or 25 to 37.5 mg per kg of body weight every twelve hours, up to 2 g per day.

For all other serious infections: IM or IV, 25 to 37.5 mg (base) per kg of body weight every

twelve hours, up to 2 g per day.

Note: The information given here is limited. For further information, kindly consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Caution: Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Act prohibits dispensing without prescription.