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. 2016 Jul;8(7):E486–E494. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2016.05.87

Table 2. Recommended doses of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs for adults*.

Drug Recommended dose
Daily 3 times per week
Dose and range (mg/kg body weight) Maximum (mg) Dose and range (mg/kg body weight) Daily maximum (mg)
Isoniazid 5 [4–6] 300 10 [8–12] 900
Rifampin 10 [8–12] 600 10 [8–12] 600
Pyrazinamide 25 [20–30] 35 [30–40]
Ethambutol 15 [15–20] 30 [5–35]

*, adapted from World Health Organization. Guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis, Fourth edition, 2010 (52).