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. 2018 Mar-Apr;44(2):134–144. doi: 10.1590/S1806-37562017000000461

Chart 4. Basic regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis in children under 10 years of age.

Treatment phase Drugs Daily dosage, by patient weight
≤ 20 kg 21-25 kg 26-30 kg 31-35 kg 36-40 kg 41-45 kg ≥ 45 kg
mg/kg mg mg mg mg mg mg
2RHZ Rifampin 15 (10-20) 300 450 500 600 600 600
Isoniazid 10 (7-15) 200 300 300 300 300 300
Pyrazinamide 35 (30-40) 750 1000 1000 1500 1500 2000
4RH Rifampin 15 (10-20) 300 450 500 600 600 600
Isoniazid 10 (7-15) 200 300 300 300 300 300

Source: World Health Organization.(17)