Suggest Treatment For Ear Infection In A Child

Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi. I made a mistake and gave my daughther that is 4 years old and weight 40lbs an extra dose of amoxicillin. She has an ear infection and was prescribed only 5 ml every 12 hrs. I gave her 10ml by mistake. She didn't have any reaction but now that i notice I'm worry about what could happen to her. Please advice

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. Amoxicillin is prescribed at 30-60 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses for common ear infections. For some serious infections, we even advice for higher doses up to 90mg/kg/day.

The safe range is wide. Amoxicillin syrups are available in 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5 ml composition. So, for your child 5ml twice daily of Syp. Amoxicillin ( 250mg/5ml) is most appropriate dose for common ear infections.

Giving 1 dose of 10 ml won't affect her at all. So, relax.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar