Dicloxacillin - Can this drug be used in Children?

7 Sep 2009

Yes, dicloxacillin can be used in children.

Pediatric doses are given so I assume it can be used in very young children.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

<40 kg: 3.125 to 6.25 mg/kg orally every 6 hours.

>40 kg: 125 to 250 mg orally every 6 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

<40 kg: 3.125 to 6.25 mg/kg orally every 6 hours.

>40 kg: 125 to 250 mg orally every 6 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Osteomyelitis:

Following initial intravenous therapy:

<40 kg: 12.5 to 25 mg/kg orally every 6 hours, not to exceed 2000 mg/24 hours.

>40 kg: 250 mg orally every 6 hours, not to exceed 2000 mg/24 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

<40 kg: 6.25 mg/kg orally every 6 hours.

>40 kg: 250 mg orally every 6 hours.

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