A 8-year-old male asked:
my 56lb eight year old son was prescribed 12.5ml twice a day of amoxicillin. it is 400mg/5ml. does this sound to high dose for ear infection?
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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered
36 years experience Pediatrics
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. We often use the higher dose for ear infections and that is exactly what was prescribed for him. I hope he feels better soon!
Answered on Apr 20, 2016
Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
ITS FINE: Confusing isn't it.The dosing for this med is based on both patient weight and what you are treating. For some respiratory or urinary infections a smaller dose of 50mg/kg/d would be expected.For an otitis media, 80-90mg/kg/d is considered proper. Your dosage is appropriate for the diagnosis.The primary reasons for the difference is the difficulty getting the med into the space/germ resistance.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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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. 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 ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
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 2-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Monitor: The sound may be transmitted from the upper airway if he is congested, but expiratory sounds may also be associated with wheezing. If he is breathing ... Read More
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