Complete dosing information for MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Type of Infection Dose Every 24 hours Duration (days) Community Acquired Pneumonia ( 1.1 ) 400 mg 7 to 14 Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI) ( 1.2 ) 400 mg 7 Complicated SSSI ( 1.3 ) 400 mg 7 to 21 Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections ( 1.4 ) 400 mg 5 to 14 Plague ( 1.5 ) 400 mg 10 to 14 Acute Bacterial Sinusitis ( 1.6 ) 400 mg 10 Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis ( 1.7 ) 400 mg 5 No dosage adjustment in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. ( 8.6 , 8.7 ) 2.1 Dosage in Adult Patients The dose of moxifloxacin is 400 mg (orally) once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described in Table 1. Table 1: Dosage and Duration of Therapy in Adult Patients a) Due to the designated pathogens [see Indications and Usage (1) ] . b) Sequential therapy (intravenous to oral) may be instituted at the discretion of the physician c) Drug administration should begin as soon as possible after susp