Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

You or your child must take the tablets with food, while the oral liquid may be taken with or without food.

Shake the oral liquid well before each use. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you or your child feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage forms (suspension or tablets):
    • For bronchitis:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For ear infections:
      • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
      • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For gonorrhea:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) taken as a single dose.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For pneumonia:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For sinusitis:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
      • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For skin infections:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—400 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For sore throat and tonsillitis:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
      • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For urinary tract infections:
      • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the tablets in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.

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