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Antimicrobial Therapy Guide

Metronidazole

Dosage

Oral or intravenous

  • < 1 wk
    • 7.5 mg/kg every 12 h
  • 1 wk–1 mo
    • < 2000 g: 7.5 mg/kg every 12 h
    • >2000 g: 15 mg/kg every 12 h
  • >1 mo: 5-12 mg/kg every 8 h
  • Adult: 7.5 mg/kg every 6 h

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