Patient's question:
Fever and cough treatment condition: Intravenous penicillin was used for two days, but the effect was not good. What kind of help do you need: I want to know the dosage and usage of azithromycin for children.Doctor's answer:
Dosage for children:① For otitis media and pneumonia:
- On the first day, take 10 mg/kg of body weight as a single dose (maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.5 g).
- From the second to fifth day, take 5 mg/kg of body weight as a single dose daily (maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.25 g).
Alternatively, administer as follows:
② For pediatric pharyngitis and tonsillitis:
- Take 12 mg/kg of body weight as a single dose daily (maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.5 g), alternating for 5 days.
Advice: A single dose means taking once a day. If there is no improvement after 3 days of treatment, the medication should be discontinued.