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Azithromycin
💊 Used for: Respiratory infections, skin infections
Formulation
Syrup
200mg/5ml
Dose Range
10–10 mg/kg
Max Daily
10 mg/kg
Frequency
Once daily
Max Single
500 mg
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 200mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 50–50 mg | 1.3–1.3 ml | ≤ 50 mg |
| 6 kg | 60–60 mg | 1.5–1.5 ml | ≤ 60 mg |
| 7 kg | 70–70 mg | 1.8–1.8 ml | ≤ 70 mg |
| 8 kg | 80–80 mg | 2.0–2.0 ml | ≤ 80 mg |
| 9 kg | 90–90 mg | 2.3–2.3 ml | ≤ 90 mg |
| 10 kg | 100–100 mg | 2.5–2.5 ml | ≤ 100 mg |
| 12 kg | 120–120 mg | 3.0–3.0 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 15 kg | 150–150 mg | 3.8–3.8 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 18 kg | 180–180 mg | 4.5–4.5 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 20 kg | 200–200 mg | 5.0–5.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 25 kg | 250–250 mg | 6.3–6.3 ml | ≤ 250 mg |
| 30 kg | 300–300 mg | 7.5–7.5 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Complete full course
- •May cause GI upset
- •Monitor for cardiac effects
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- •Abdominal pain
- •Headache
- •QT prolongation (cardiac risk)
- •Rare: hepatotoxicity
- •Allergic reactions
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