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Brand Names in the United States:

Laniazid

Nydrazid

Manufactured by Amson

Dosage: The usual dosage is 5 mg/kg of body weight per day without exceeding 300 mg per day for adults and 10 mg/kg per day for children not to exceed 300 mg per day for children. It is normally ingested orally in syrup or tablet form, but can also be injected in the US.

• Average for Preventing Activation of Latent Tuberculosis
  • Adults and teenagers take 300 mg once per day.
  • Children 10 mg/kg, up to 300 mg once per day.
• Average for Treatment of Tuberculosis
  • Adults and teenagers 300 mg once per day two to three times per week.
  • Children 10 mg/kg up to 300 mg once per day two to three times per week.

Cost:

• 1000, 100 mg tablets $95
• 100, 300 mg tablets $140

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