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. 2019 Nov 5;4:167. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15535.1

Table 2. World Health Organization recommended drug dosing for adults and children with tuberculous meningitis 93, 94.

Drug Adult dosage and range
(mg/kg)
Childhood dosage and
range (mg/kg)
Maximum
dosage (mg/day)
Isoniazid (H) 5 (4-6) 10 (10-15) 300
Rifampicin (R) 10 (8-12) 15 (10-20) 600
Pyrazinamide (Z) 25 (20-30) 35 (30-40)
Ethambutol (E) 15 (15-20) 20 (15-25)