Table 5. Empirical antibiotics in acute infectious diarrhea.
| Antibiotic | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ciprofloxacin | 500 mg PO twice daily or | 3 days |
| 500 mg PO once daily | 3 days | |
| 750 mg PO | Single dose | |
| Levofloxacin | 500 mg PO | 3 days |
| Azithromycin | 500 mg PO | 3 days |
| 1,000 mg PO | Single dose | |
| Rifaximin | 200 mg PO three times daily | 3 days |
PO, per os.