Azithromycin — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Azithromycin in children. Category: Antibiotic.
| Dose | 10 mg/kg on day 1 then 5 mg/kg |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 10 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 500 mg |
| Route | PO/IV |
| Frequency | daily |
Clinical notes
Pertussis, atypicals.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines