Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Ear, Nose, & Throat Infections
Age: Adult
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Oral – 500 mg
Frequency: 12 hourly
Duration: 10-14 days
Indication: Ear, Nose, & Throat Infections
Age: Adult
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Oral – 250 mg
Frequency: 8 hourly
Duration: 10-14 days

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Ear, Nose, & Throat Infections
Age: Child
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Oral – less than 30 mg/kg/day
Frequency: divided every 12 hours
Duration: for 48-72 hours; for greater than or equal to 10 days for S pyogenes infections
Note: by mouth (oral)
Indication: Ear, Nose, & Throat Infections
Age: Child
Condition: Mild to moderate infections
Dose: Oral – 25 mg/kg/day
Frequency: divided every 12 hours
Note: by mouth (oral)

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment Mild-to moderate (Creatinine Clearance greater than 30 mL/min)
Dose: Not specified
Note: No dosage adjustment necessary
Condition: Renal impairment Severe (Creatinine Clearance 10-30 mL/min)
Dose: Tablet – 250-500 mg
Frequency: every 12 hours
Note: Depending on severity of infection; should not receive 875 mg
Administration
  • Take with food
  • Complete full course
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Oral Contraceptives
May reduce efficacy
Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban)
May increase effect

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
No specific contraindications listed
Monitor for general reactions

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.

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