A child requires antibiotic dosing. The BNF for Children (BNFC) recommends weight-based dosing. Which principle is correct?...

Question

A child requires antibiotic dosing. The BNF for Children (BNFC) recommends weight-based dosing. Which principle is correct?

Accepted Answer

Base the dose on the child's actual weight, up to the adult maximum

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Use adult doses if the child is over 12 years old

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Base the dose on average weight for age only

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Always double the adult dose for children

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Avoid antibiotics in children entirely

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing