Erythromycin — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Erythromycin in children. Category: Antibiotic.
| Dose | 10-12.5 mg/kg 6H |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 10–12.5 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 500 mg |
| Route | PO/IV |
| Frequency | 6H |
Clinical notes
GI upset; CYP3A4 interactions; infantile pyloric stenosis risk in neonates.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines