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. 2011 Mar;11(1):116–127.

Table 6.

Recommended treatment regimen for CNS tuberculosis caused by fully susceptible M. tuberculosis

Drug Daily
Dose
Children
Daily
Dose
Adults
Duration
Isoniazid 10–20 mg/kg 300 mg 10 to 12 months
Rifampicin 10–20 mg/kg 450 mg
(<50 kg)
600 mg
(>50 kg)
10 to 12 months
Pyrazinamide 15–30 mg/kg 1.5 g (<50 kg)
2.0 g (>50 kg)
2 months
Ethambutol 15–20 mg/kg 15 mg/kg 2 months

Adapted from35