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Dicloxacillin - Can this drug be used in Children?
- Posted:
- 3+ months ago by Srinivas ...
- Topics:
- pneumonia, dicloxacillin, upper respiratory tract infection
Answers (1)
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.
