The recommended dose for cefdinir in children 6 months to 12 years of age is 7 mg/kg twice daily or 14 mg/kg once daily for 10 days.The 7 mg/kg twice daily regimen may be given for a shorter 5-day period in patients with acute bacterial otitis media or pharyngitis/tonsillitis.In adolescents and adults, the recommended dose is 300 mg twice daily for 10 days for community-acquired pneumonia or uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.For acute maxillary sinusitis, a dose of either 300 mg twice daily or 600 mg once daily may be given for 10 days.he 7 mg/kg twice daily regimen may be given for a shorter 5-day period in patients with acute bacterial otitis media or pharyngitis/tonsillitis. In adolescents and adults, the recommended dose is 300 mg twice daily for 10 days for community-acquired pneumonia or uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.
Hair dye and bleach might kill adult lice and juvenile lice (nymphs) in some cases. The chemicals in at least some brands of hair dye can be toxic to lice. They generally do not kill lice eggs (nits), though, because the chemicals donât penetrate the shells of the eggs.sing hair dye is not a good way to treat lice. Note that having dyed hair does not prevent you from getting lice. People with dyed or bleached hair are just as likely to get lice as those with natural hair color.
Malathion is pediculicidal (kills live lice) and partially ovicidal (kills some lice eggs). A second treatment is recommended if live lice still are present 7â9 days after treatment. Malathion is intended for use on persons 6 years of age and older. Malathion can be irritating to the skin. Many flea combs made for cats and dogs are also effective. 2  After each treatment, checking the hair and combing with a nit comb to remove nits and lice every 2â3 days may decrease the chance of selfâreinfestation. 3  Continue to check for 2â3 weeks to be sure all lice and nits are gone.