Typical dosage for Meropenem
Adults: The typical dose is 500 mg to 1,000 mg infused into the veins (IV) every 8 hours.
Children 3 months of age and older:
- Skin infections: The typical dose is 10 mg/kg of body weight infused through an IV every 8 hours. The maximum amount given per dose is 500 mg.
- Stomach infections: The typical dose is 20 mg/kg of weight infused through an IV every 8 hours. The maximum amount given per dose is 1,000 mg.
- Meningitis: The typical dose is 40 mg mg/kg of weight infused through an IV every 8 hours. The maximum amount given per dose is 2,000 mg.
Children younger than 3 months with stomach infection: The typical dose is 20 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg of body weight infused through an IV every 8 to 12 hours.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
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