Patient's question:
The child, who is 9 months old, has Mycoplasma infection. The health center prescribed Azithromycin syrup, with a bottle containing 60 milliliters. The doctor instructed to take it once a day, with 6 milliliters per dose, but did not specify the duration. After returning home, the doctor here recommended taking it for three days and then stopping for four days. We have already completed three cycles. Is the dosage I am giving my child appropriate?Doctor's answer:
Ach syrup pediatric dosage: For pneumonia treatment, on the 1st day, take 10 mg/kg of body weight once (maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.5g), and from the 2nd to 5th day, take 5 mg/kg of body weight once daily [maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.25g], or use the following method of administration: take 12 mg/kg of body weight once daily (maximum daily dose not exceeding 0.5g), alternating every 5 days. All of these dosages should be selected based on your child's weight. Take for 5 consecutive days. Now, you can actually get a retest for Mycoplasma. If it's negative, there's no need to take it! Wish you a speedy recovery!