A 31-year-old female asked:
my 4 year old son weighs 39lbs and was dx with an ear infection. amoxicillin dose is 400mg/5ml 9ml twice daily.... does that dose seem high?
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Dr. Jason Hoagland answered
23 years experience Pediatrics
This is appropriate: Appropriate dosing for amoxicillin in treating bacterial ear infections is up to 80 -100 mg per kilogram per day. At 38 pounds I most typically dose 9-10 ml per dose twice daily of the 400 mg/ 5 ml amoxicillin. There is no increase in side effects but it offers improved coverage of resistant bacteria that cause ear infections.
Answered on May 17, 2019
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Dr. Tanya Russo answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Amoxil (amoxicillin) dose range: The usual dose of Amoxil (amoxicillin) for active bacterial infection in children is generally dosed at 45-90 mg/kg in two divided doses. Your child's dose is just below the highest recommended amount.
Answered on Jan 1, 2016
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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered
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That is the correct: dose for someone of your son's weight for an ear infection. There is a dosing range for Amoxicillin and for an ear infection that is 40-80mg/kg/day. W ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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No: It is confusing. Meds are prescribed based on weight and target germ. The recommended range for a kid that age & ear infection is 80-90 mg/kg (32l ... Read More
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Melissa Gowans answered
21 years experience Pediatrics
Amoxicillin: Assuming that the Amoxicillin concentration is the 400mg/5ml then that dose is perfect for your child's weight.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Patterson answered
32 years experience Pediatrics
Needs a recheck: Taking an antibiotic for an ear infection does not protect into the future. If he is symptomatic again, he may have another infection. The only way to ... Read More
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