Persons 40–50 kg
Single dose: 500 mg maximum
Dosing interval: At most every 6 hours as needed
Maximum daily dose: 3,000 mg (3 g)
Persons 50–70 kg
Single dose: 500–1,000 mg maximum
Dosing interval: At most every 4–6 hours as needed
Maximum daily dose: 3,000–4,000 mg (3-4 g)
Persons >70 kg
Single dose: 1,000 mg maximum
Dosing interval: At most every 4 hours as needed
Maximum daily dose: 4,000 mg (4 g)