Meropenem (Systemic)

Brand Names : Merrem I.V.

Proper Use of This Medicine

To help clear up your infection completely, meropenem must be given for the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood or urine. To help keep the amount constant, it must be given on a regular schedule.

Dosing - The dose of meropenem will be different for different patients. If you are receiving this medicine at home, follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of meropenem. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you receive depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you receive each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are receiving meropenem .

• For parenteral dosage form (injection):
  • For bacterial infections:
    • Adults - 1 gram injected into a vein every eight hours.
    • Children 3 months of age and older weighing 50 kg (110 pounds) or more - 1 to 2 grams injected into a vein every eight hours.
    • Children 3 months of age and older and weighing up to 50 kg (110 pounds) - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 20 to 40 milligrams (mg) per kg (9 to 18 mg per pound) of body weight, depending on the infection, injected into a vein every eight hours.
    • Children younger than 3 months of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.