Table 1.
Clinical dosing rules for amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, clindamycin
| Antibiotic dose limits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent and formulation | Dosage form | Weight- based maximum daily dose (mg/kg) | Absolute maximum daily dose (mg) |
| Amoxicillin | Capsules, suspension, or tablets | 90 | 4000 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 125/31.25/5 mL | Suspension | 40 | 1500 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 200/28.5/5 mL | Suspension | 45 | 1750 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 250/62.5/5 mL | Suspension | 40 | 1500 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 400/57/5 mL | Suspension | 45 | 1750 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 600/42.9/5 mL | Suspension | 90 | 3600 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 500/125 | Tablets | 40 | 1500 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 875/125 | Tablets | 45 | 1750 |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 1000/62.5 | Tablets | 90 | 4000 |
| Clindamycin | Capsules or suspension | 30 | 1800 |
| Clindamycin | Injection | 40 | 3600 |