Dose – Adult

• I.V. 4-5 g: over 1 hr, then 1 g/hr x 8 hrs (max dose 30 g/24 hrs)
• P.O.: 3 g QID

Dose – Pediatric

• I.V./P.O.
  • Loading dose: 100-200 mg/kg (max 10 g)
  • Maintenance dose: 100 mg/kg/dose q6 hrs (max daily 30 g)

Comments

• Should not be used in hematuria of upper urinary tract origin
• It can be used with caution in hematuria of lower urinary tract origin