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7 Days
Ceftriaxone
Greater than 1 month of age 100 mg/kg IV at 0, 12, and 24 h followed by 100 mg/kg IV q24h or 50 mg/kg IV q12h
Dose limit: 4 g/day (2 g/dose)
Ampicillin
50-100 mg/kg IV q6h
Dose limit: 12 g/day (3 g/dose)
OR
If the patient has a true history of IgE mediated penicillin allergy, the risks versus benefit of empiric treatment of suspected meningitis with appropriate antimicrobials should be discussed.
Refer to Beta-lactam algorithm