Rifampin (Rifadin); Tuberculostatic; Cap: 150, 300 mg
Inj: 600 mg;
Tuberculosis:
10-20 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12-24h
Adults: 10 mg/kg/day PO/IV q12-24h (max 600 mg/day).
Twice-Weekly Oral Therapy:10-20 mg/kg/dose (max 600 mg) twice weekly under direct supervision.
Adults: 10 mg/kg (max 600 mg) twice weekly.
Twice-weekly therapy should follow 1-2 months of daily treatment.
H influenza prophylaxis:
Neonates <1 month: 10 mg/kg/day PO q24h for 4 days
Infants and children: 20 mg/kg/day PO q24h for 4 days (not to exceed 600 mg/dose)
Meningococcal Prophylaxis:
Neonates <1 mos: 10 mg/kg/day PO bid for 2 days