Ganciclovir — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Ganciclovir in children. Category: Antifungal/Antiviral.

Clinical notes

Myelosuppression; renal dose adjustment.

5 mg/kg 12H (CMV induction). That is 5 mg/kg per dose.

Ganciclovir is given by IV, 12H.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.