16–33 mg/kg/dose IV q8h Maximum: 2000 mg/dose
Doses as high as 150 mg/kg/24h may be used to treat community acquired methicillin-sensitive S. aureus pneumonia, osteomyelitis, and other serious infections. (see Guidelines below)
Osteomyelitis
Septic Arthritis
Cervical Lymphadenitis - Acute Bacterial
Keratitis with vision threatening ulcer
Cellulitis - Moderate to Severe