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Open Dose Calculator →Streptomycin Sulphate
Streptomycin
💊 Used for: Tuberculosis, tularemia, plague, brucellosis
Formulation
Injection
0.75gm, 1gm vials
Dose Range
20–40 mg/kg
Max Daily
40 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours or single daily dose IM
Max Single
1000 mg
Route: IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 0.75gm, 1gm vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 100–200 mg | 0.1–0.3 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 6 kg | 120–240 mg | 0.2–0.3 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 7 kg | 140–280 mg | 0.2–0.4 ml | ≤ 280 mg |
| 8 kg | 160–320 mg | 0.2–0.4 ml | ≤ 320 mg |
| 9 kg | 180–360 mg | 0.2–0.5 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 10 kg | 200–400 mg | 0.3–0.5 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 12 kg | 240–480 mg | 0.3–0.6 ml | ≤ 480 mg |
| 15 kg | 300–600 mg | 0.4–0.8 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 18 kg | 360–720 mg | 0.5–1.0 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 20 kg | 400–800 mg | 0.5–1.1 ml | ≤ 800 mg |
| 25 kg | 500–1000 mg | 0.7–1.3 ml | ≤ 1000 mg |
| 30 kg | 600–1200 mg | 0.8–1.6 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor auditory function
- •Monitor renal function
- •Use with caution in renal impairment
Possible Side Effects
- •Ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear)
- •Nephrotoxicity
- •Rash
- •Fever
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