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Nalidixic Acid Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 250 mg/5 mL; 250 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

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Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection

Initial therapy: 1 g orally 4 times a day for 1 or 2 weeks
Prolonged therapy: May reduce to 2 g/day after initial therapy

Comments:


Use: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible gram-negative microorganisms, including most Escherichia coli, Enterobacter species, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, P vulgaris, Providencia rettgeri

Usual Pediatric Dose for Urinary Tract Infection

3 months to 12 years:


13 years or older:

Comments:

Use: For the treatment of urinary tract infections due to susceptible gram-negative microorganisms, including most E coli, Enterobacter species, K pneumoniae, M morganii, P mirabilis, P vulgaris, P rettgeri

Renal Dose Adjustments

CrCl greater than 20 mL/min: No adjustment recommended.
CrCl 20 mL/min or less: Dose should be halved.

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Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver disease: Caution recommended.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 3 months.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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