Antibiotic Dosage Guidelines for Children

Introduction to Augmentin Dosage

• For a 17kg child, the recommended dosage of Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) is 45 mg/kg/day of the amoxicillin component, given in two divided doses, which equals approximately 4.8 ml twice daily, based on the child's weight and the specific formulation 1

Standard Dosage Recommendations

• The standard dosage of Augmentin for mild to moderate infections is 45 mg/kg/day of amoxicillin component in two divided doses, which is appropriate for a 17kg child using Augmentin 400-57/5ml, equaling approximately 4.8 ml twice daily 2

High-Dose Therapy Considerations

• Consider high-dose therapy of 80-90 mg/kg/day of amoxicillin component for severe infections or high-risk situations, such as children under 2 years of age, children attending daycare, or areas with high prevalence of resistant S. pneumoniae, which would equal approximately 8.5-9.6 ml per day, divided into two doses 3

Treatment Duration and Administration

• Treatment should generally continue for 48-72 hours beyond the time the patient becomes asymptomatic, and for streptococcal infections, a minimum of 10 days of treatment is recommended to prevent rheumatic fever, although this fact is not directly cited, the general principle of completing a full treatment course is implied by the context of the other cited recommendations 1, 2, 3