PediRounds

Clindamycin — paediatric dose

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

Dose10 mg/kg 8H
Per kg10 mg/kg
Maximum900 mg
RouteIV/PO
Frequency8H

Clinical notes

Anti-toxin in severe strep/staph.

Sources

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