Serious infections (anaerobes, streptococci, staphylococci)

Serious infections — 8–12 mg/kg/day in 3 doses

Serious infections — 8–12 mg/kg/day in 4 doses

Severe infections — 13–16 mg/kg/day in 3 doses

Severe infections — 13–16 mg/kg/day in 4 doses

More severe infections — 17–25 mg/kg/day in 3 doses

More severe infections — 17–25 mg/kg/day in 4 doses

Serious anaerobic infection — adults: 7.5 mg/kg every 6 h

Anaerobic infection — adults: 800 mg then 400 mg every 8 h

Anaerobic infection — 8 weeks–12 y: 7.5 mg/kg every 8 h