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Cefprozil
💊 Used for: Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections
Formulation
Suspension
125mg, 250mg per 5ml
Dose Range
15–30 mg/kg
Max Daily
30 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours
Max Single
500 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 6 months (0 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 125mg, 250mg per 5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 75–150 mg | 3.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 6 kg | 90–180 mg | 3.6–7.2 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 7 kg | 105–210 mg | 4.2–8.4 ml | ≤ 210 mg |
| 8 kg | 120–240 mg | 4.8–9.6 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 9 kg | 135–270 mg | 5.4–10.8 ml | ≤ 270 mg |
| 10 kg | 150–300 mg | 6.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 12 kg | 180–360 mg | 7.2–14.4 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 15 kg | 225–450 mg | 9.0–18.0 ml | ≤ 450 mg |
| 18 kg | 270–540 mg | 10.8–21.6 ml | ≤ 540 mg |
| 20 kg | 300–600 mg | 12.0–24.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 25 kg | 375–750 mg | 15.0–30.0 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 30 kg | 450–900 mg | 18.0–36.0 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Avoid below 6 months
- •Monitor for allergic reactions
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Abdominal pain
- •Rash
- •Headache
- •Erythema
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