causedrug of choicedosage
adults Gonococcus Ceftriaxone 1g IM, single dose
lavage infected eye
Chlamydia Azithromycin 1g orally single dose
or
Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice a day for 7 days
children Gonococcus Children who weigh < 45 kg Ceftriaxone 125 mg IM, single dose
Children who weigh > 45 kg same treatment as adults
Chlamydia Children who weigh < 45 kg Erythromycin base 50 mg/kg/day orally in 4 divided doses for 10-14 days
Children under 8 years old who weigh > 45 kg Azithromycin 1 gm orally, single dose
Children 8 years old or older Azithromycin 1 gm orally, single dose
or
Doxycycline 100 mg orally, twice a day for 7 days
Neonates Ophthalmia neonatorum (Caused by N. gonorrhoeae) Ceftriaxone 25-50 mg/kg IV or IM, single dose, not to exceed 125 mg
Chlamydia Erythromycin 50 mg/kg/day orally in 4 divided doss for 10-14 days