Table 4.5. Postexposure Prophylaxis for Anthrax
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Patient
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Prophylactic Treatment
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Adults (including pregnant women and immunocompromised people)
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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg, PO, BID × 60 days or Doxycycline
100 mg, PO, BID × 60 days
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Children
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Ciprofloxacin 10-5 mg/kg, PO, BID × 60 days (total
daily dose not to exceed 1000 mg) or Doxycycline at:
- >8 yr and >45 kg: 100 mg, PO, BID × 60 days.
- >8 yr and <45 kg: 2.2 mg/kg, PO, BID × 60 days.
- 8 yr or younger: 2.2 mg/kg, PO, BID × 60 days.
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Notes: BID = twice a day; PO = by mouth.
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