Tinidazole Dose for Children

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Tinidazole

Tinidazole

💊 Used for: Giardiasis (50 mg/kg single dose), amebiasis (60 mg/kg/day x 3 days)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5060 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Route: oral

Dose by Child Weight

Based on formulation: Standard tablet

Child's WeightDose (mg)Dose (ml)Max Daily Dose (mg)
5 kg250300 mg250.0300.0 ml≤ 300 mg
6 kg300360 mg300.0360.0 ml≤ 360 mg
7 kg350420 mg350.0420.0 ml≤ 420 mg
8 kg400480 mg400.0480.0 ml≤ 480 mg
9 kg450540 mg450.0540.0 ml≤ 540 mg
10 kg500600 mg500.0600.0 ml≤ 600 mg
12 kg600720 mg600.0720.0 ml≤ 720 mg
15 kg750900 mg750.0900.0 ml≤ 900 mg
18 kg9001080 mg900.01080.0 ml≤ 1080 mg
20 kg10001200 mg1000.01200.0 ml≤ 1200 mg
25 kg12501500 mg1250.01500.0 ml≤ 1500 mg
30 kg15001800 mg1500.01800.0 ml≤ 1800 mg

* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • GI upset; metallic taste; avoid in pregnancy

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