Amoxi-Clav Dosage

Amoxi-Clav oral dosage recommendations for children below the age of 12 years are based on 25-50 mg/kg body weight per day (based on amoxycillin component), depending on the severity of infection.

Adults and children over 12 years

Mild and moderate infections
One Amoxi- Clav 375 mg tablet, three times a day

More severe infections and respiratory tract infections
One Amoxi-Clav 625 mg tablet, three times-a day

Children 7-12 years

10 ml Amoxi-Clav 156.25 mg/5rril suspension three times a day, or 5 ml Amoxi-Clav 312.5 mg/5 ml suspension three times a day

Children 2-7 years

5 ml Amoxi-Clav 156.25 mg/5 ml suspension three times

Children 9 months - 2 years

2.5 ml Amoxi-Clav156.25 mg/5 ml suspension three times a day

Children 0-9 months

No Suitable oral presentation is currently available for this age group

Treatment with Amoxi-Clav should not be extended beyond 14 days without review.

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