Pediatric dosing of antimicrobials
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Antibiotics
Penicillins
| Drug | Indication | Age | Weight | Usual dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin G IV/IM | moderate to severe infections | 100,000 to 400,000 U/kg/day split q4-6h (max 24 MU/day) | ||
| meningitis | 400,000 U/kg/day split q4h (max 24 MU/day) | |||
| Penicillin VK PO | mild to moderate infections | 25-50 mg/kg/day split q8-12h | ||
| rheumatic fever (treatment) | ≤ 27 kg | 300 mg PO bid x10 days | ||
| > 27 kg | 600 mg PO bid x 10 days | |||
| rheumatic fever (prophylaxis) | > 5 years | 300 mg PO bid | ||
| asplenia (prophylaxis) | 6 months to 5 years | 150 mg PO bid | ||
| > 5 years | 300 mg PO bid | |||
