For adults and children weighing 35 kg and above a standard three days treatment schedule with a total of 6 doses is recommended as follows: four tablets as a single dose at the time of initial diagnosis, again four tablets after eight hours and then four tablets twice daily (morning and evening) on each of the following two days (total comprises 24 tablets). For infants and children weighing 5 to less than 35 kg, a six-dose regimen is recommended with 1 to 3 tablets per dose, depending on bodyweight. With very small children the tablet should be crushed before giving it to the child.