Question 1

how do doctors determine antibiotic dosages for babies?

Accepted Answer

Per kilo body weight: Most antibiotics have dosages by milligrams per kilo body weight per day; amoxicillin, for example, is 40-100 mg/kg/day, so an 11-pound (5-kilo) baby would get up to 500 mg per day, usually in 2 doses, so that's 250 mg twice a day, maximum.

Question 2

where can recommended  vomitting suppository dosage info for infants can be found?such supositry can be very useful in case infant cant keep anything

Accepted Answer

???reason/med??: In the US the use of most suppository medications, specifically phenergan (promethazine) has declined in popularity.Newer meds are more convenient and have less risks. Phenergan (promethazine) was found to occasionally trigger apnea-loss of breathing in infants under 2.

Question 3

i have a 9 month old baby girl. i accidentally bought children's acetametiphen instead of infant's. do i need to go exchange it or is there a dosage appropriate for infants?

Accepted Answer

No need to return: The concentration found in childrens Acetaminophen can most certainly be used in infants.  The infants concentration is actually currently being phased off of the market.  The amount to be given is weight dependent.  Acetaminophen is dosed at 15mg/kg/ dose.  So, i would need to know childs weight.  A 20 lb baby would get 4 ml every 4- 6 hours.

Question 4

my baby has a slight temp and her eyes are puffy and a bit red. we gave her the min dosage of infant tylenol (acetaminophen). mother was slightly ill this week. ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds as if: your baby is also becoming ill.  Infants under the age of two months with a rectal temperature of 100.4 or higher  should be emergently evaluated and not given Tylenol (acetaminophen).  Older infants and children can be offered supportive and comfort care with pain/fever reducers until they have been evaluated by their pediatrician.

Question 5

there are studies that show a breastfeeding mom can take vitamin d supplements in the 4000-6000 range and have it pass vitamin d onto their babies in similar amounts to direct supplementation. is it likely safe in those dosages?

Accepted Answer

: Please follow up with your OB. Prenatal vitamins and Vit D in usual doses are usually recommended. Avoid supplements that are not approved and studied in clinical trials.

Question 6

what would be the correct dosage of amoxicillin for a 9 month 19.6lb infant with uti?
amoxicillian is 400mg/5ml

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends upon the mg/kg dose calculated by the physician. Dosage can be between 45 mg/kg (2.5 ml twice a day) to 90 mg/ kg (5.0 ml twice a day)

Question 7

dosage of bromfed (brompheniramine) for 14 lb infant? ped prescribed my 10 month old bromfed (brompheniramine) for her cough:  dose is 1/2 tspn/4hrs. def not the right dose for her.

Accepted Answer

Do not give.: There are many studies showing that over-the-counter cough medicines do not work for children, and in fact, many can cause side effects in some kids. In my opinion, these medicines do not work and do more harm. I hope you child feels better soon.

Question 8

can amoxicillin treat strep throat in an infant? what would be the dosage for a five month old?

Accepted Answer

Depends on weight: If a throat culture was performed and the baby has strep, Amoxicillin can treat it. The dosage would be calculated based on the baby's weight.

Question 9

is there a recommended cough and cold medicine for a 6 week old infant? dosage? my son does not have a medical card yet and i have no money to pay for a prescription from a doctor

Accepted Answer

There : There are no cough and cold medicines recommended for a child of your son's age.  The best treatment is to use a blue bulb syringe to suction out his nose , especially before feeding.  Please make sure he gets supplemental water and does not dehydrate.

Question 10

2,4,6m dpt vac..then dpt infant booster dose can be taken until 2 y with same efficacy? or must be taken at 16 months and less effective after that?

Accepted Answer

DPT VACCINATIONS...: THE USUAL SCHEDULE IS BASED ON INITIAL PROTECTION ON A NON AS RESPONSIVE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND SUBSEQUENT DOSING BUILDING UP AN ANAMNESTIC REACTION- OR INCREASED REACTION THAT WILL GIVE A COVERAGE FOR YEARS TO COME...AFTER THE 6 MONTHS DOSE THE NEXT ONE IS USUALLY BETWEEN 18M TO 2 YEARS OLD AND ANOTHER ONE AROUND 5 YEARS OLD WITH A SUBSEQUENT ONE AROUND 15 YEARS OF AGE...

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I have a 9 month old baby girl. i accidentally bought children's acetametiphen instead of infant's. do i need to go exchange it or is there a dosage appropriate for infants?

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My baby has a slight temp and her eyes are puffy and a bit red. we gave her the min dosage of infant tylenol (acetaminophen). mother was slightly ill this week. ?

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There are studies that show a breastfeeding mom can take vitamin d supplements in the 4000-6000 range and have it pass vitamin d onto their babies in similar amounts to direct supplementation. is it likely safe in those dosages?

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What would be the correct dosage of amoxicillin for a 9 month 19.6lb infant with uti? amoxicillian is 400mg/5ml

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Dosage of bromfed (brompheniramine) for 14 lb infant? ped prescribed my 10 month old bromfed (brompheniramine) for her cough: dose is 1/2 tspn/4hrs. def not the right dose for her.

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Can amoxicillin treat strep throat in an infant? what would be the dosage for a five month old?

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Is there a recommended cough and cold medicine for a 6 week old infant? dosage? my son does not have a medical card yet and i have no money to pay for a prescription from a doctor

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2,4,6m dpt vac..then dpt infant booster dose can be taken until 2 y with same efficacy? or must be taken at 16 months and less effective after that?

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