is 500 mgs of cephalexin ok to give to an 11 year old weighing 72 lbs. for a bladder infection?
- Posted:
- 3+ months ago by cindylouw...
- Topics:
- infections, bladder infection, cephalexin
Answers (1)
From http://www.drugs.com/pro/cephalexin.html
The usual recommended daily dosage for pediatric patients is 25 to 50 mg/kg in divided doses.
72lbs = 32kg so total daily dose range is 800 mg-1600 mg, taken in divided doses. This dose can be doubled in very severe cases.
You didn't say how many times a day she was taking the 500 mg dose?
