💊 Amoxicillin Pediatric Dosage Calculator
Safe Dosing Guide for Children — Educational / Verification tool. Prescription required.
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PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ONLY
This calculator is for educational or verification purposes only. Always follow a licensed healthcare provider’s instructions. Do not self-medicate children.
About Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic commonly used in children for ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia and certain other bacterial infections. This calculator helps approximate dosing by weight and infection type. Always verify with a clinician.
📊 Dosage Calculator
📋 Key Dosing Guidelines
- •Maximum daily dose: 3000 mg/day for children
- •Infants under 3 months: Maximum 30 mg/kg/day – Consult pediatrician
- •Use calibrated measuring devices (oral syringe) — NOT household spoons
- •Shake suspension well before every dose
- •Refrigerate suspension after opening (discard after 14 days unless manufacturer states otherwise)
Age-Based Dosing Reference
| Age Group | Weight Range | Mild (25 mg/kg/day) | Moderate (40 mg/kg/day) | Severe (80 mg/kg/day) |
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| 0–3 months | 3–6 kg | Consult MD | Consult MD | Consult MD |
| 3–12 months | 6–10 kg | 150–250 mg/day | 240–400 mg/day | 480–800 mg/day |
| 1–2 years | 10–13 kg | 250–325 mg/day | 400–520 mg/day | 800–1040 mg/day |
| 2–5 years | 13–18 kg | 325–450 mg/day | 520–720 mg/day | 1040–1440 mg/day |
| 5–12 years | 18–40 kg | 450–1000 mg/day | 720–1600 mg/day | 1440–3000 mg/day |
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
This calculator is a reference tool and does not replace medical advice. Dosing should always be confirmed by a licensed healthcare provider. If in doubt, consult a pediatrician.