Typical dosage for Teflaro
Teflaro is given as an infusion into the veins, also known as an intravenous (IV) infusion, over 5 to 60 minutes.
- Age 18 years and older: The typical dose is 600 mg IV every 12 hours. Treatment typically lasts for 5 to 7 days (for pneumonia) or for 5 to 14 days (for skin infections).
- Age 2 years to under 18 years
- Weigh more than 73 pounds (33 kg): The typical dose is 400 mg given IV every 8 hours, or 600 mg given IV every 12 hours. Treatment typically lasts for 5 to 14 days.
- Weigh 73 pounds (33 kg) or less: The typical dose is 12 mg/kg of weight given IV every 8 hours for 5 to 14 days.
- Age 2 months to under 2 years: The typical dose is 8 mg/kg of weight given IV every 8 hours for 5 to 14 days.
- Age under 2 months: The typical dose is 6 mg/kg of weight given IV every 8 hours for 5 to 14 days.
Your dose will differ if you have kidney problems.
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