Standard Dosing
2 g IV q8h
Intrapartum Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Prophylaxis
2 g IV x 1 dose THEN 1 g IV q8h until delivery
Prophylaxis Prior to Cesarean Section
2 g IV x 1 dose 30 minutes prior to skin incision Re-dose if procedure lasts > 4 hours or if patient loses > 1500 mL blood
3 g IV x 1 dose 30 minutes prior to skin incision Re-dose if procedure lasts > 4 hours or if patient loses > 1500 mL blood