Amoxicillin (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Give Amoxicillin for Pneumonia, Acute Ear Infection or Severe Acute Malnutrition Without Medical Complications

• Give two times daily for 5 days
• If the child is allergic to penicillins, or amoxicillin is out of stock, use azithromycin

Amoxicillin

WEIGHT	Age	SUSP. (125mg per 5 ml)
			SUSP. (250mg per 5 ml)	CAPSULE 250 mg
3.5 - 5 kg	2 up to 3 months	7ml	3.5ml
5 - < 7 kg	3 up to 6 months	10ml	5ml
7 - < 11 kg	6 up to 18 months	15ml	7.5ml
11 - < 14 kg	18 months up to 3 years		10ml	Two
14 - < 17.5 kg	3 to 5 years		15ml	Three
≥ 17.5 kg	≥ 5 years		20ml	Four

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Oral Medicines; Amoxicillin

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Last checked for updates: June 2023