Indications: Respiratory infections, ear infections, and streptococcal pharyngitis
Dose:
Mild to moderate infections: 20–40 mg/kg/day, divided into 2-3 doses
Severe infections: 40–90 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses
Maximum daily dose: 4,000 mg/day
Azithromycin
Indications: Upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections
Dose:
10 mg/kg/day on Day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg/day for the next 4 days
Maximum daily dose: 500 mg on Day 1, 250 mg thereafter
Cefuroxime
Indications: Ear infections, pneumonia, sinusitis
Dose: 20–30 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses
Maximum daily dose: 1,000 mg/day
Ceftriaxone
Indications: Severe infections (e.g., meningitis, pneumonia)
Dose: 50–100 mg/kg/day as a single dose or divided into 2 doses
Maximum daily dose: 2,000 mg/day
Clindamycin
Indications: Bone/joint infections, skin infections
Dose: 10–30 mg/kg/day, divided into 3–4 doses
Maximum daily dose: 1,800 mg/day
Metronidazole
Indications: Anaerobic infections, parasitic infections
Dose: 7.5 mg/kg/dose, every 8 hours
Maximum daily dose: 2,000 mg/day
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)
Indications: UTIs, skin infections
Dose: TMP 6–12 mg/kg/day, divided into 2 doses (corresponds to SMX 30–60 mg/kg/day)
Maximum daily dose: TMP 320 mg/day
General Tips for Pediatric Antibiotic Dosing:
Weight-Based Dosing: Always calculate based on the child's weight in kilograms. (1 kg = 2.2 lbs).
Accurate Measurement: Use calibrated syringes or medicine cups for liquid formulations.
Duration: Follow the full prescribed course to avoid resistance.
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