Dosage for Lyme disease in children

Lyme disease is a disease which can occur after a tick bite. Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Lyme disease. The standard therapy is carried out with the antibiotic Doxycyclin.

However, this antibiotic must not be used in children as it can lead to permanent tooth damage. Therefore children suffering from Lyme disease are treated with other antibiotics. Amoxicillin is an alternative to doxycycline and is usually prescribed in a high dosage of 750 mg 3 to 4 times daily for 12 days. However, the dosage also depends on the age and weight of the child, so the dose may need to be adjusted.

Dosage for sinusitis/nasal sinusitis

In the case of sinusitis, therapy with amoxicillin or other antibiotics only makes sense if a bacterial cause is likely. To assess whether a bacterial infection is the cause, doctors look at the condition of the person affected and their symptoms. High fever, severe symptoms or a poor general condition of the affected person speak for a therapy with amoxicillin.

It is important that the medication is taken for a sufficiently long time. The dosage can vary between 500 and 1000 mg 3 times a day. On average, the duration of intake is 10 to 14 days. A severe course may require a longer treatment period and higher dose.

Dosage per kilogram body weight

Therapies with drugs whose dosage is determined by the patient’s body weight are called weight-adapted. In children, the dosage of amoxicillin is based on the existing body weight and age. This ensures that no too high a dose is administered and yet a sufficient level of active ingredient is achieved.

Newborns receive a dose of 15 to 20 mg per kilogram of body weight distributed over 3 single doses per day. The intake period is 7 to 14 days. Children aged 1 to 12 months receive a dose of 50 to 100 mg per kilogram of body weight divided into 2 to 3 single doses per day.

The duration of intake is also 7 to 14 days.At an age of 1 to 12 years, the weight-adapted dosage is 50 to 100 mg per kilogram of body weight, divided into 3 single doses daily for a period of 7 days. Children and adolescents over 12 years of age receive the dose that is also usual for adults. This is no longer adapted to the weight. However, the figures given are only rough guidelines. In justified cases the doses may also vary