Pediatric Dosing Calculator
Calculate cited pediatric reference regimens with explicit dose semantics.
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Scope: High-dose reference calculation for pediatric acute otitis media when a clinician has determined that antibiotic treatment and amoxicillin are appropriate.
Route: Enteral
Formula basis: 90 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses (per-day)
Maximum single dose: 1,000 mg per dose
Maximum daily dose: 2,000 mg/day
Amoxicillin — Reference Single Dose (q12h (2 divided doses))
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Amoxicillin — Reference Schedule Total
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Reference arithmetic only — not a prescription or administration instruction. A qualified clinician or pharmacist must verify the patient, indication, product, route, interval, and all applicable limits.
About
This Pediatric Dosing Calculator performs arithmetic for three narrowly defined, cited reference regimens. Each option states its indication or age scope, route, per-dose or per-day basis, interval, and separate single-dose and daily maximums. It is not a prescribing tool and does not determine whether a medicine is appropriate. Confirm the indication, current measured weight, age, formulation, concentration, route, allergies, contraindications, organ function, concurrent medicines, and local pediatric reference before any clinical use.
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Interpretation
| Reference regimen | Formula basis | Interval | Maximum single | Maximum daily |
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| Amoxicillin — high-dose AOM reference | 90 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses | q12h (2 divided doses) | 1,000 mg per dose | 2,000 mg/day |
| Ibuprofen oral suspension — pain reference | 10 mg/kg/dose every 6–8 hours | q6–8h (maximum 4 doses/day) | 10 mg/kg per dose | 40 mg/kg/day |
| Acetaminophen IV — ages 2–12 reference | 15 mg/kg/dose every 6 hours | q6h (4 doses/day) | 15 mg/kg, up to 750 mg per dose | 75 mg/kg/day, up to 3,750 mg/day |
References
- UCSF Infectious Diseases Management Program. Acute Otitis Media: amoxicillin 45 mg/kg/dose enterally twice daily, maximum 1,000 mg/dose.
- UCSF Infectious Diseases Management Program. Maximum Dosing for Amoxicillin and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate: usual high-dose suspension maximum 2,000 mg/day (1,000 mg/dose twice daily).
- American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media. Pediatrics. 2013;131:e964-e999.
- DailyMed. Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP prescribing information, revised December 2024.
- DailyMed. Acetaminophen Injection prescribing information: dosing for children 2–12 years.
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Disclaimer
Educational and informational reference only. Not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or independent verification.