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For septicemia and pneumonia, peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess, cholecystitis, and cholangitis:
The usual adult dosage of ZOSYN® for intravenous infusion is a 4.5 g single dose, three times daily. In the case of pneumonia, the dosage may be increased to four times daily according to the symptoms and clinical condition. If necessary, the drug may be injected as an intravenous bolus infusion.
The usual pediatric dosage for intravenous infusion is a 112.5 mg/kg single dose, three times daily. If necessary, ZOSYN® may be injected intravenously. The single-dose amount may be adequately decreased according to the symptoms and clinical condition. However, the upper limit of the dosage is equal to the one for adults: 4.5 g.
When administered by intravenous infusion, ZOSYN® is administered after being dissolved in a compatible reconstitution diluent. When administered by bolus infusion, the drug is slowly injected after being dissolved in water for injection, saline or 5% glucose injection.
For pyelonephritis and complicated cystitis:
The usual adult dosage of ZOSYN® for drip infusion is a 4.5 g single dose, twice daily. The dosage may be increased to three times daily according to the symptoms and clinical condition. If necessary, ZOSYN® may be injected as an intravenous bolus infusion.
The usual pediatric dosage for intravenous infusion is a 112.5 mg/kg single dose, twice daily. If necessary, ZOSYN® may be injected as an intravenous bolus infusion. The dosage may be adequately decreased according to the symptoms and clinical condition. The dosage may also be increased to three times per day in accordance with the symptoms and the patients condition. However, the upper limit of the dosage is equal to the one for adults: 4.5g.
When administered by intravenous infusion, ZOSYN® is administered after being dissolved in a compatible reconstitution diluent. When administered by bolus infusion, the drug is slowly injected after being dissolved in water for injection, saline or 5% glucose injection.
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