Teicoplanin

Adult Dose

Loading dose of 6 mg/kg 12 hourly for first 3 doses followed by 6 mg/kg OD Usual dose : 400 mg IV 12 hourly for 3 doses followed by 400 mg OD For more serious infections 12 mg/kg BD for 3 doses followed by 12 mg/kg OD

 

Pediatric Dose

10 mg/kg BD for 3 doses followed by 10 mg/kg OD

 

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