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Suggested/proposed colistin intrathecal/intraventricular dose.
| Age group | Suggested dose† |
|---|---|
| Neonates | 0.26 mg CBA/day or 7500 IU/day (15% of infant dose)61 |
| Infants | 1.7 mg CBA/day or 50 000 IU/day (40% of adult dose) |
| Children > 1 year | 2.6 mg – 4.25 mg CBA/day or 75 000 IU IU/day – 125 000 IU/day |
CBA, colistin base activity; IU, international units.
, Dose based on estimated CSF volume – note that this is NOT dose per kg.
