PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER
CAREFULLY
BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DISCLAIMER.
ReferencesDisclaimer
Cefoxitin
Mefoxin ®
Usual
Dosing (Adults)
[Uncomplicated]: 1 gm q6-8h.
[Moderate to severe]: 1 gram q4h or 2 gm q6-8h.
[Life-threatening]: 2 gm q4h or 3 gm q6h.
Renal
Dosing
[CRCL >50 ml/min]: No changes
[30-50 ]: 1-2 grams q8-12 hours.
[10-29 ]: 1-2 grams q12-24 hours.
[5-9 ]: 0.5 - 1 gm q12-24h.
[<5 ml/min]: 0.5 to 1 gram q24-48h.
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis:
500mg to 1 gram q24-48h. Also, give a supplemental dose after each dialysis (usual dose: 1 gram).
