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Ciprofloxacin
💊 Used for: UTIs, respiratory infections, bone and joint infections
Formulation
Suspension
250mg/5ml
Dose Range
10–20 mg/kg
Max Daily
40 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours
Max Single
750 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 60 months (5 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 250mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 50–100 mg | 1.0–2.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 6 kg | 60–120 mg | 1.2–2.4 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 7 kg | 70–140 mg | 1.4–2.8 ml | ≤ 280 mg |
| 8 kg | 80–160 mg | 1.6–3.2 ml | ≤ 320 mg |
| 9 kg | 90–180 mg | 1.8–3.6 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 10 kg | 100–200 mg | 2.0–4.0 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 12 kg | 120–240 mg | 2.4–4.8 ml | ≤ 480 mg |
| 15 kg | 150–300 mg | 3.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 18 kg | 180–360 mg | 3.6–7.2 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 20 kg | 200–400 mg | 4.0–8.0 ml | ≤ 800 mg |
| 25 kg | 250–500 mg | 5.0–10.0 ml | ≤ 1000 mg |
| 30 kg | 300–600 mg | 6.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Not recommended in children <18 unless no alternatives
- •May cause tendon damage
- •Take with adequate fluids
Possible Side Effects
- •Nausea, diarrhea
- •GI upset
- •Tenderness, Achilles tendon rupture (rare)
- •Photosensitivity
- •QT prolongation
- •CNS effects: headache, dizziness
- •Not for children <18 unless specific indications
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