DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
CEFOXITIN (Paeds) (Mefoxin) Mechanism of action: Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic Ref: 5, 6, 44, 610 Last update: 2022-06-15	Injection: 1 g, 2 g	Children: 20-40 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max 12 g/day Cystic Fibrosis for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: 50 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Max  3 g/dose Adults: Usual dose 1-2 g IV Q6-8H. Max 12 g/day	Dose adjustment required for Creatinine Clearance < 50 Second generation cephalosporin with enhanced anaerobic activity including activity against Bacteroides fragilis Standard Prescription: cefoxitin __mg IV/IM Q__H (__mg/kg/24hr)