RiteMED Ceftriaxone Dosage/Direction for Use

Ceftriaxone may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.
ADULTS: Usual adult daily dose: 1 to 2 g given once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day) depending on the type and severity of infection. The total daily dose should not exceed 4 g.
Treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infection: 250 mg IM as a single dose.
Surgical infection prophylaxis: 1 g IV 0.5 to 2 hours before surgery.
Children: Treatment of skin and skin structure infections: 50 to 75 mg/kg once a day (or in equally divided doses twice a day). Total daily dose should not exceed 2 g.
Treatment of acute bacterial otitis media: 50 mg/kg IM as a single dose (not to exceed 1 g).
Treatment of serious miscellaneous infections (except meningitis): 50 to 75 mg/kg daily given in 2 divided doses every 12 hours. Total daily dose should not exceed 2 g.
Treatment of meningitis: Initial dose: 100 mg/kg (not to exceed 4 g). Thereafter, a total daily dose of 100 mg/kg/day (not to exceed 4 g daily) is recommended. The daily dose may be administered once a day (or in equally divided doses every 12 hours). The usual duration of therapy is 7 to 14 days.
For the prevention of secondary cases of meningococcal meningitis: A single intramuscular dose of 250 mg may be used for adults and 125 mg for children.
Usual duration of therapy is 4 to 14 days; In complicated infections, longer therapy may be required.
For infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, therapy should be continued for at least 10 days.
Or, as prescribed by the physician.