Pediatric medication dosing calculators (A–Z)
Search pediatric medication guidance and dosing calculators by name, or jump to common liquid and suspension workflows.
Decision support only. Always verify dosing, concentrations, and max dose guidance with your local protocols.
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Clinical disclaimer
This index is for reference and decision support only. Medication dosing varies by indication, age, renal/hepatic function, and formulation.
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- Pediatric dose calculator — medication-specific guidance + weight-based dosing.
- mg/kg → mL conversion calculator — generic conversion tool (verify max doses separately).
- OTC dosing charts — common caregiver-friendly tables.
Liquid and suspension dosing shortcuts
These pages are useful when the practical question is the product form: liquid concentration, oral suspension, chewable or ODT option, capsule strength, storage, or measuring plan.
Antibiotic suspensions
Common infection plans where the bottle strength, schedule, and max dose change the final mL.
- Amoxicillin dosage chart by weight
400 mg/5 mL twice-daily chart at standard and high dose, plus the calculator.
- Augmentin liquid dosing
Amoxicillin-clavulanate strengths, ES products, and diarrhea counseling.
- Cephalexin (Keflex) dosage chart by weight
250 mg/5 mL chart for strep throat and skin infections, plus the calculator for other bottles.
- Cefdinir suspension dosing
Once- or twice-daily mL conversion with iron and stool-color cautions.
- Cefixime syrup dosing
Suprax-style 100 mg/5 mL syrup conversion and daily-versus-split handoff.
- Cefuroxime suspension dosing
125 mg/5 mL and 250 mg/5 mL conversion with with-food handoffs.
Vomiting, flu, and steroid liquids
High-use routes where families often need a liquid, ODT, capsule, or prevention/treatment choice.
- Ondansetron liquid and ODT dosing
Zofran 4 mg/5 mL, ODT choices, and oral rehydration next steps.
- Tamiflu suspension dosing
6 mg/mL treatment and prophylaxis workflows.
- Prednisolone liquid dosing
15 mg/5 mL steroid plans with short-course safety checks.
- Dexamethasone liquid dosing
Croup and asthma dosing support for oral liquid or tablet routes.
Allergy and acid-suppression forms
Daily medicines where product form, timing, and measuring technique are common questions.
- Children's Zyrtec liquid dosing
Cetirizine liquid, chewable, and tablet options.
- Children's Claritin liquid dosing
Loratadine liquid and chewable dosing by age.
- Hydroxyzine liquid dosing
10 mg/5 mL liquid conversion with sedation checks.
- Chlorpheniramine dose by weight
2 mg/5 mL liquid conversion with age, sedation, and duplicate-product checks.
- Pepcid oral suspension dosing
Famotidine mL conversion and reflux-timing context.
- Omeprazole liquid and capsule dosing
PPI timing, compounded-liquid, and capsule-sprinkle support.
Search-proven medication shortcuts
These pages already show search demand, so this index keeps direct paths close without changing medication-page titles, H1s, or dosing copy.
Allergy
Children's Zyrtec dosage chart
Jump to the Children's Zyrtec (cetirizine) dosage chart; the label doses by age.
AntibioticAmoxicillin pediatric dose calculator
Open common weight-based amoxicillin dose math and suspension conversion support.
AntibioticBactrim / TMP-SMX pediatric dose calculator
Open TMP-SMX dosing by the trimethoprim component without changing the existing page copy or metadata.
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A–Z index
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🌡️ Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is an analgesic and antipyretic widely used in pediatrics for fever and mild to moderate pain. When dosed by weight and within recommended limits, it is safe and effective. Standard pediatric oral liquid concentration is 160 mg/5 mL.
💊 Acyclovir
Acyclovir is an antiviral used for HSV infections and selected pediatric varicella treatment plans. Use this route when the main question is converting an acyclovir prescription into the right mL for the common 200 mg/5 mL suspension while keeping the frequent daily schedule straight.
💊 Albendazole
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic used to treat intestinal nematodes and tissue cestode infections in children.
🦠 Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a common pediatric antibiotic for ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Use the pediatric amoxicillin dose calculator by weight to convert mg/kg/day plans into exact mL for common suspension strengths such as 400 mg/5 mL, including high-dose otitis media dosing.
🧪 Ampicillin
Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used selectively in pediatrics. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into oral suspension or capsule doses.
🦠 Augmentin
Augmentin (amoxicillin-clavulanate) treats common pediatric bacterial infections such as sinusitis, pneumonia, and otitis media. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert amoxicillin-based mg/kg/day dosing into mL for common suspension strengths including Augmentin 228, 457, 400/57, and ES-600.
🦠 Azithromycin
Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak) treats respiratory and other bacterial infections. Use the pediatric dose calculator to compute weight-based (mg/kg) dosing for 3- or 5-day courses and match common suspension strengths like 100 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL.
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💊 Bethanechol
Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist used to improve bladder emptying in children with non-obstructive urinary retention.
🦠 Biaxin
Biaxin, or Clarithromycin, is an antibiotic useful for treating a variety of bacterial infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia. Especially useful in treating infections in the middle ear, sinus, skin, and throat, its specific dosing options in the calculator make pediatric care streamlined and effective.
🍃 Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine is a first‑generation H1 antihistamine used for allergy symptoms in children; it can cause drowsiness and anticholinergic effects.
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🧫 Cefaclor
Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin used selectively for pediatric infections based on susceptibility and guidelines.
🧫 Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics for select skin and soft tissue infections and other indications when appropriate.
🌡️ Cefdinir
Cefdinir is a third-generation cephalosporin used for otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and skin infections. The pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into mL per dose for common suspension strengths.
🧫 Cefixime
Cefixime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin used selectively in pediatrics. Use this route when the main question is turning a prescribed cefixime syrup plan into the right mL dose, especially for common 100 mg/5 mL Suprax-style suspension workflows.
🧪 Cefpodoxime
Cefpodoxime proxetil is an oral third‑generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics as an alternative for acute otitis media and sinusitis, with weight-based dosing for 50 or 100 mg/5 mL suspension strengths.
🧫 Cefprozil
Cefprozil is a second-generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics for select ENT and respiratory infections based on clinical judgment and local patterns.
💊 Ceftibuten
Ceftibuten is an oral third-generation cephalosporin for selected pediatric respiratory or urinary infections when susceptibility and follow-up planning support its use.
🧫 Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in pediatrics for select respiratory, sinus, ear, and skin infections. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert mg/kg dosing into mL of oral suspension (suspension and tablets are not bioequivalent, so do not convert mg-for-mg) and remember that oral cefuroxime axetil is best taken with food.
🤧 Cetirizine
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label: 2.5 mg once daily from 6 months (prescriber-directed under 2 years), up to 5 mg a day at 2 to 5 years, and 5 or 10 mg once daily from 6 years, with mL for 1 mg/mL liquid.
🌼 Chlorpheniramine
Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine) is a first-generation antihistamine used in children for allergy symptoms. Use the pediatric dose calculator to check age- and weight-matched dosing, then watch carefully for drowsiness, age restrictions, and duplicate cold-medicine ingredients.
🧪 Cimetidine
Cimetidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used in children for reflux symptoms; typically dosed 2–4 times daily. It has more drug interaction potential than other H2 blockers.
🧫 Clindamycin
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used in children for skin and soft-tissue infections, including MRSA coverage in some regions, and as an alternative for penicillin-allergic patients. Typical pediatric dosing is 20–40 mg/kg/day divided every 6–8 hours.
💊 Clonidine
Clonidine is an alpha-2 agonist used in pediatrics for hypertension, ADHD adjunct, sleep dysregulation, and withdrawal management.
🍽️ Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is a first‑generation antihistamine with antiserotonergic properties; in pediatrics it is used for allergy symptoms and sometimes for appetite stimulation per clinician direction.
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🌲 Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone treats croup and asthma exacerbations in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based dosing (often 0.6 mg/kg for croup) into mL or tablet doses.
🧪 Dicloxacillin
Dicloxacillin is a penicillinase‑resistant penicillin used for infections due to methicillin‑susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).
💊 Dimenhydrinate
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used in children for motion sickness and selected nausea plans. Use the pediatric dose calculator to match child dosing to the trip schedule and common liquid or chewable forms.
🤧 Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a first-generation antihistamine used for short-term allergic symptoms such as itching and hives. Use this route for parent-friendly allergy caution guidance, sedation warnings, chart support, and links to lower-drowsiness alternatives.
💊 Doxycycline
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used for atypical pneumonia, tick-borne infections, acne, and other pediatric indications when benefits outweigh age-based staining risks. This page supports doxycycline pediatric dose calculator workflows by weight while keeping indication-specific dosing checks visible.
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💊 Elemental Iron
Elemental iron supplements treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia; dosing is weight-based and often paired with vitamin C to enhance absorption.
💊 Erythromycin (EES)
Macrolide antibiotic used for pertussis, neonatal chlamydial infections, and atypical pneumonias when newer agents are not suitable.
🥞 Esomeprazole
Esomeprazole is a PPI used once daily in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
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🌬️ Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine (Allegra) is a low-sedating second-generation antihistamine for seasonal allergies and hives in children. Use this route for parent-friendly allergy guidance on formulations, water-versus-juice rules, chart support, and medication-specific dosing detail when needed.
💊 Fluconazole
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal for candidiasis and prophylaxis in immunocompromised children. The pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into daily oral regimens.
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🍄 Griseofulvin (Micro Sized)
Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch. The micro-sized formulation allows for better absorption and effectiveness. With various dosing options available in the calculator, it facilitates accurate pediatric dosing.
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💊 Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used for hypertension and edema in children able to maintain electrolyte balance.
😴 Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used for itching, hives, and selected anxiety-related situations in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator by weight to turn mg/kg dosing into exact mL for the common 10 mg/5 mL liquid or into tablet doses while planning around sedation.
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💊 Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for fever and mild to moderate pain in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into mL for common strengths like 100 mg/5 mL.
💊 Indomethacin
Indomethacin is a potent NSAID used for PDA closure, rheumatologic flares, and specific inflammatory conditions under specialist guidance.
💊 Ivermectin
Ivermectin is an oral antiparasitic (3 mg tablets) FDA-approved for intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, and used per CDC guidance for scabies, cutaneous larva migrans, and off-label head lice in children weighing 15 kg or more.
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🌡️ Keflex
Cephalexin (Keflex) treats common pediatric skin, urinary, and strep infections. The pediatric dose calculator translates mg/kg dosing into exact mL or tablet schedules for the product in hand.
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🍽️ Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used once daily in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
🌿 Levocetirizine
Levocetirizine (Xyzal) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label, once daily in the evening: 1.25 mg at 6 months to 5 years, 2.5 mg at 6 to 11 years, 5 mg from 12 years, with mL for 0.5 mg/mL liquid.
🌼 Loratadine
Loratadine (Claritin) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label: 5 mg once daily at 2 to under 6 years and 10 mg once daily from 6 years, with mL for 5 mg/5 mL liquid. Under 2 years, ask a doctor.
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💊 Metronidazole
Metronidazole treats anaerobic infections and giardiasis. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert mg/kg dosing into mL per dose. Check your bottle: 250 mg/5 mL is usually compounded; the FDA-approved liquid is 500 mg/5 mL.
💊 Minocycline
Minocycline is a tetracycline-class antibiotic used for acne and resistant infections when first-line options are unsuitable.
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💊 Naproxen
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in children for pain and inflammation when longer dosing intervals are preferred.
💊 Nitazoxanide
Nitazoxanide is a thiazolide antimicrobial that treats protozoal diarrhea such as cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in children.
💊 Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is a urinary antiseptic used for uncomplicated lower UTIs and prophylaxis in children who can concentrate urine effectively.
🧴 Nizatidine
Nizatidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used twice daily for reflux symptoms; fewer interactions than cimetidine.
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🫗 Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis. Use the pediatric dose calculator to estimate omeprazole mg/kg dosing, convert to a practical formulation, and plan pre-meal timing.
🤢 Ondansetron
Ondansetron (Zofran) helps control nausea and vomiting in children. Use this page to calculate a pediatric Zofran dose, choose the matching liquid or ODT option, and pair the dose with a practical oral rehydration plan.
🦠 Oseltamivir
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used for pediatric influenza treatment and selected prevention plans. Use the Tamiflu pediatric dosing calculator to convert weight-based dosing into exact mL for the 6 mg/mL suspension or into the right capsule strength.
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🥣 Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in pediatrics for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
🧫 Penicillin VK
Penicillin VK (phenoxymethylpenicillin) is a time‑tested narrow‑spectrum penicillin used in children for streptococcal pharyngitis and other susceptible infections, dosed by weight as an oral suspension.
🤢 Pepcid
Pepcid (famotidine) reduces stomach acid for reflux and ulcer symptoms in infants and children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to estimate weight-based (mg/kg) dosing and match common liquid strengths like 40 mg/5 mL.
🌬️ Prednisolone
Prednisolone is an oral corticosteroid used for asthma flares, croup, and allergic inflammation. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) bursts and the 15 mg/5 mL syrup into mL per dose.
💊 Prednisone
Prednisone is a systemic corticosteroid used for pediatric inflammatory, allergic, and immune-mediated conditions requiring short tapers or chronic control. If the prescription says prednisolone 15 mg/5 mL liquid, use the prednisolone pediatric dose calculator instead.
💊 Propranolol
Propranolol is a non-selective beta blocker used for pediatric arrhythmias, migraines, hyperthyroidism symptoms, and infantile hemangioma.
💊 Pyrantel Pamoate (base)
Pyrantel pamoate is an OTC depolarizing anthelmintic that paralyzes pinworms so they pass in stool.
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💊 Sucralfate
Sucralfate forms a protective barrier on gastrointestinal ulcers and erosions, supporting healing while limiting systemic absorption.
🦠 Sulfamethoxazole - Trimethoprim
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, TMP-SMX, co-trimoxazole, Septra) treats UTIs, skin infections, and other bacterial illnesses. The Bactrim pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based TMP-SMX dosing based on the trimethoprim component into practical doses.
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💊 Terbinafine
Systemic allylamine antifungal used once daily for tinea capitis, onychomycosis, and other dermatophyte infections in children.
💊 Tinidazole
Tinidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial that provides convenient single-dose therapy for giardiasis and trichomoniasis in children.
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💊 Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir is the prodrug of acyclovir, offering higher exposure with fewer daily doses for HSV suppression and targeted varicella therapy in older children.
Frequently asked questions
No. This page is an index of pediatric medication guidance and calculators. For dose calculations, use the pediatric dose calculator and medication-specific pages when available.
This site is focused on pediatric medication guidance. Adult dosing can differ substantially—use adult-specific references and local protocols.
Medication coverage is expanding. If you do not see a medication, use the generic mg/kg → mL calculator as a conversion tool and confirm dosing with medication-specific references.
Use the liquid and suspension shortcuts on this page to jump to common pediatric medication pages, then verify the bottle concentration, schedule, and maximum dose before calculating mL.