Doxycycline — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Doxycycline in children. Category: Antibiotic.
| Dose | 2 mg/kg 12H (>8 yr; any age in rickettsia/severe infection) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 2 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 100 mg |
| Route | PO/IV |
| Frequency | 12H |
Clinical notes
Max 100 mg/dose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines