Dose in millilitres
Dose in milligrams
For ages 1 month to 18 years only.
General Dosing:
1 month - 18 years 15 - 30mg/kg (maximum 1,000mg) three times daily.
Strep A Dosing:
Under 15kg 50mg/kg once daily for 10 days
15 - 29.9kg 750mg once daily for 10 days
30kg or over 1,000mg once daily for 10 days
Calculator written by Dr Jeremy Steinberg, GP. Contact for suggestions