Azithromycin Dosing for Typhoid Fever
Azithromycin dosing for typhoid fever in children is recommended as 20 mg/kg/day (oral) for 5–7 days. [1]
In adults, azithromycin regimens studied for uncomplicated typhoid fever include 500 mg (oral) once daily for 7 days. [2]
Pediatric Dose and Duration
- 20 mg/kg/day (oral) once daily for 5–7 days is recommended for typhoid fever. [1]
Alternative Pediatric Regimen From Clinical Trials
- 10 mg/kg/day (oral) once daily for 7 days (maximum 500 mg/day) has been evaluated in children with uncomplicated typhoid fever. [3]
Adult Dose and Duration
- 500 mg (oral) once daily for 7 days has been evaluated in adults with typhoid fever. [2]
Key Dosing Consistency Across Regimens
- Clinical trials commonly used a once-daily oral azithromycin strategy with 7-day treatment duration for uncomplicated typhoid fever. [2], [3]