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Ceftriaxone Pediatric Dose Calculator

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Ceftriaxone

Generic: Rocephin

Indication: Bacterial infections (Meningitis, Pneumonia, Skin, UTI, Gonorrhea, Lyme)

Pediatric dosage: General: 50-75 mg/kg/day IM/IV divided every 12-24 hours (Max 2 g/day). Meningitis: 100 mg/kg/day IV divided every 12-24 hours (Max 4 g/day). Acute Otitis Media: 50 mg/kg IM single dose (Max 1 g).

Route: IM, IV

Frequency: Every 12-24 hours

Warnings: Do not mix with calcium-containing solutions (precipitate risk). Biliary sludge.

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