PediaHelper

Ciprofloxacin Pediatric Dose Calculator

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

Search full dosage browser for Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin

Generic: Cipro

Indication: Bacterial infections

Pediatric dosage: Oral: 20-30 mg/kg/day divided q12hr; IV: 20-30 mg/kg/day divided q8-12hr

Route: Oral/IV/Otic/Ophthalmic

Frequency: Every 8-12 hours

Warnings: Tendinopathy/tendon rupture risk; QT prolongation; avoid in myasthenia gravis; adjust in renal impairment.

Ciprofloxacin + Dexamethasone

Generic: Ciprodex

Indication: Otitis media with tympanostomy tubes; Otitis externa

Pediatric dosage: 4 drops in affected ear(s)

Route: Otic

Frequency: Twice daily

Warnings: Tendinopathy/tendon rupture risk; QT prolongation; avoid in myasthenia gravis; adjust in renal impairment.