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Amoxicillin Pediatric Dose Calculator

Harriet Lane–based dosing records for Amoxicillin. Use with patient weight, indication, and local antimicrobial stewardship policy.

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Amoxicillin

Generic: Amoxil, Trimox

Indication: Otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, UTI, skin infections.

Pediatric dosage: 25-45 mg/kg/day divided every 8-12 hours (max 3 g/day); high dose (80-90 mg/kg/day) for otitis media.

Route: PO

Frequency: Every 8-12 hours based on indication.

Warnings: Adjust dose in renal impairment; may cause rash with EBV infection.

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate

Generic: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR

Indication: Otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, UTI, skin infections.

Pediatric dosage: 25-45 mg/kg/day divided every 8-12 hours (max 3 g/day); high dose (80-90 mg/kg/day) for otitis media.

Route: PO

Frequency: Every 8-12 hours based on indication.

Warnings: Adjust dose in renal impairment; may cause rash with EBV infection.

Clavulanate

Generic: Augmentin (component)

Indication: Used in combination with amoxicillin or ticarcillin

Pediatric dosage: Varies based on antibiotic dose

Route: Oral/IV

Frequency: Not applicable