Moderate to Severe Infections: 1-2 grams every 8 hr.
Life-threatening Infections upto 2-12 gm after every 4 hr
Cesarean Patients: First dose of 1 gm is administered intravenously a s soon as the umbilical cord is clamped.Second and Third doses should be given as 1 gram IV at 6 and 12 hr after the final dose.