Gentamicin — paediatric dose

7–7.5 mg/kg once daily (neonatal dosing by PMA). That is 7–7.5 mg/kg per dose.

Gentamicin is given by IV, once daily.

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

Dose	7–7.5 mg/kg once daily (neonatal dosing by PMA)
Per kg	7–7.5 mg/kg
Route	IV
Frequency	once daily

Clinical notes

Monitor levels & renal function. Trough <1.

7–7.5 mg/kg once daily (neonatal dosing by PMA). That is 7–7.5 mg/kg per dose.

Gentamicin is given by IV, once daily.

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.