PediRounds

Azithromycin — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Azithromycin in children. Category: Antibiotic.

Dose10 mg/kg on day 1 then 5 mg/kg
Per kg10 mg/kg
Maximum500 mg
RoutePO/IV
Frequencydaily

Clinical notes

Pertussis, atypicals.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines