Teicoplanin — paediatric dose

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

Clinical notes

Alternative to vancomycin for Gram-positives; monitor levels in serious infection.

10 mg/kg 12H x3 doses then 10 mg/kg daily. That is 10 mg/kg per dose.

Teicoplanin is given by IV, loading.

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.