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Old 10-08-2008, 06:14 PM   #11
Baggywrinkle
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Default Re: Anthrax- How To Be Prepared

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Originally Posted by Moonbaby View Post
Baggy,

Do you know if the dosing regime is different than say for an ear infection? Is there information available concerning product/dosing based on indication? Thanks
Inhalational anthrax (post-exposure):

ADULTS: 100 mg of doxycycline, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. CHILDREN: weighing less than 100 lb (45 kg); 1 mg/lb (2.2 mg/kg) of body weight, by mouth, twice a day for 60 days. Children weighing 100 lb or more should receive the adult dose.
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