Question about Augmentin Dosage

[MomtoJake]

Finally got the ABX for DS! His ped gave him Augmentin ES for 6 weeks. He gets 1 teaspoon every 12 hours, but I don't know exactly how much that that is. The label says:

 

600mg/5ML Susp 75 ML

 

Does this mean he is getting 1200 mg per day? Is that an appropriate dose? DS is almost 6 and is 35 pounds.

 

Thanks in advance for the help. I am thrilled that she gave it for 6 weeks!

 

Edited September 22, 2011 by MomtoJake

[Tamistwins]

Finally got the ABX for DS! His ped gave him Augmentin ES for 6 weeks. He gets 1 teaspoon every 12 hours, but I don't know exactly how much that that is. The label says:

 

600mg/5ML Susp 75 ML

 

Does this mean he is getting 1200 mg per day? Is that an appropriate dose? DS is almost 6 and is 35 pounds.

 

Thanks in advance for the help. I am thrilled that she gave it for 6 weeks!

 

my 8 yr old is about 65 pounds and he was given the same thing for a new strep infection, however he is also on other antibiotics such as rifampin and minocin. my daughter is 45 pounds and was given the same. So I think you are ok with that dose. My 2 year old was told he could take the same thing just 1/2 tsp instead of 1 tsp. hope that puts your mind at ease.