Indications And Dose
Susceptible infections (e.g. chlamydia, rickettsia and mycoplasma) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 12–17 years: 250–500 mg 4 times a day ▶Adult: 250–500 mg 4 times a day Rosacea ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 500 mg twice daily usually for 6–12 weeks (course may be repeated intermittently) Acne ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 12–17 years: 500 mg twice daily for at least 3 months, if there is no improvement after the first 3 months another oral antibacterial should be used, maximum improvement usually occurs after 4 to 6 months but in more severe cases treatment may need to be continued for 2 years or longer ▶Adult: 500 mg twice daily for at least 3 months, if there is no improvement after the first 3 months another oral antibacterial should be used, maximum improvement usually occurs after 4 to 6 months but in more severe cases treatment may need to be continued for 2 years or longer
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