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Netilmicin
💊 Used for: Serious gram-negative infections
Formulation
Injection
10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg/ml
Dose Range
5–10 mg/kg
Max Daily
10 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8-12 hours IV/IM
Max Single
200 mg
Route: IV/IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg/ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 25–50 mg | 0.5–1.0 ml | ≤ 50 mg |
| 6 kg | 30–60 mg | 0.6–1.2 ml | ≤ 60 mg |
| 7 kg | 35–70 mg | 0.7–1.4 ml | ≤ 70 mg |
| 8 kg | 40–80 mg | 0.8–1.6 ml | ≤ 80 mg |
| 9 kg | 45–90 mg | 0.9–1.8 ml | ≤ 90 mg |
| 10 kg | 50–100 mg | 1.0–2.0 ml | ≤ 100 mg |
| 12 kg | 60–120 mg | 1.2–2.4 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 15 kg | 75–150 mg | 1.5–3.0 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 18 kg | 90–180 mg | 1.8–3.6 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 20 kg | 100–200 mg | 2.0–4.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 25 kg | 125–250 mg | 2.5–5.0 ml | ≤ 250 mg |
| 30 kg | 150–300 mg | 3.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor serum levels
- •Monitor renal function
- •Adjust dose in renal impairment
Possible Side Effects
- •Nephrotoxicity
- •Ototoxicity
- •Vestibular toxicity
- •Site reactions
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