Ceftriaxone — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Ceftriaxone in children. Category: Antibiotic.
| Dose | 50–100 mg/kg/day (meningitis 100) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 50–100 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 4000 mg |
| Route | IV/IM |
| Frequency | 12–24H |
Clinical notes
Avoid with IV calcium in neonates; caution in jaundiced neonate.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines