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Cefaclor
💊 Used for: Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, UTIs
Formulation
Suspension
125mg, 187mg per 5ml
Dose Range
20–40 mg/kg
Max Daily
40 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8 hours
Max Single
500 mg
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 125mg, 187mg per 5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 100–200 mg | 4.0–8.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 6 kg | 120–240 mg | 4.8–9.6 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 7 kg | 140–280 mg | 5.6–11.2 ml | ≤ 280 mg |
| 8 kg | 160–320 mg | 6.4–12.8 ml | ≤ 320 mg |
| 9 kg | 180–360 mg | 7.2–14.4 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 10 kg | 200–400 mg | 8.0–16.0 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 12 kg | 240–480 mg | 9.6–19.2 ml | ≤ 480 mg |
| 15 kg | 300–600 mg | 12.0–24.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 18 kg | 360–720 mg | 14.4–28.8 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 20 kg | 400–800 mg | 16.0–32.0 ml | ≤ 800 mg |
| 25 kg | 500–1000 mg | 20.0–40.0 ml | ≤ 1000 mg |
| 30 kg | 600–1200 mg | 24.0–48.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor for allergic reactions
- •May cause diarrhea
- •Complete full course
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Skin rash
- •Headache
- •C. difficile colitis
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