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Ibuprofen
Use Case: Pain relief, fever reduction Dosage Information: 5-10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hours, not to exceed 40 mg/kg/day
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 25-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses
Conjugate Vaccine (e.g., Prevnar)
Use Case: Immunization against Streptococcus pneumoniae Dosage Information: 4-dose series at 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months
Albuterol
Use Case: Asthma and wheezing Dosage Information: 90 mcg per actuation, using 1-2 inhalations every 4-6 hours as needed
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Use Case: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Dosage Information: Typically begins at 5 mg twice daily, can increase based on response and tolerance
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 8-12 mg/kg/day of trimethoprim component in two divided doses
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Use Case: Pain and fever relief Dosage Information: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
Amoxicillin
Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: Varies by weight; typically 20-90 mg/kg/day in divided doses
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 7.5-15 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours
Vaccinations (e.g., MMR)
Use Case: Immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella Dosage Information: Single dose at ages 12-15 months, followed by a second dose at 4-6 years
Fluticasone (Flonase)
Use Case: Allergic rhinitis Dosage Information: 1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily
Prednisolone
Use Case: Anti-inflammatory Dosage Information: 1-2 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)
Use Case: Constipation Dosage Information: 0.2-0.8 g/kg/day with a maximum of 17 g daily
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Use Case: Acid reflux, peptic ulcers Dosage Information: 5-10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin)
Use Case: Antibiotic for more resistant infections Dosage Information: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Use Case: Bacterial infections Dosage Information: 10 mg/kg as a single dose on the first day, then 5 mg/kg/day for the next 4 days
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Use Case: Nausea and vomiting Dosage Information: 0.15 mg/kg/dose every 4-8 hours as needed
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Use Case: Allergies, allergic reactions Dosage Information: 1-2 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 25 mg per dose
Loratadine (Claritin)
Use Case: Allergies Dosage Information: 5-10 mg once daily depending on age and weight
Albendazole
Use Case: Parasitic infections Dosage Information: 400 mg as a single dose for patients over 2 years old; may require a second dose in 2 weeks
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