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Summary of daily dosing recommendations of gentamicin in different pediatric age groups
| Age Group | Dose (mg/kg) every 24 h | |
|---|---|---|
| MIC = 2 mg/L | MIC ≤ 1 mg/L | |
| Neonate (1 month) | 6–7 | 4–8 |
| Infants (2–12 months) | 6–7 | 4–8 |
| Toddlers (1–2 years) | 4–5 | 3–8 |
| Children (5–10 years) | 4–5 | 2.5–8 |
