Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Cefotaxime

All Ages

Less than 1.2 kg

50 mg/kg IV/IM q12h

0-7 Days of Age

1.2 to 2 kg

50 mg/kg IV/IM q12h

More than 2 kg

50 mg/kg IV/IM q8h-q12h

More Than 7 Days of Age

1.2 to 2 kg

50 mg/kg IV/IM q8h

More than 2 kg

50 mg/kg IV/IM q6h-q8h