Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Vancomycin Dosing (Severe)

Adults

15-20 mg/kg/dose IV q8h-12h

Children

10-15mg/kg/dose Q6H IV

Neonates

PMA Less Than 27 Weeks

24 mg/kg/dose IV q24h

PMA 27 - 36 Weeks

18 mg/kg/dose IV q12h

PMA 37 Weeks or Greater

22.5 mg/kg/dose IV q12h