Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Ampicillin - All Ages - Less Than 1.2kg

Meningitis

Dose based on post-natal age, as below.

0-7 Days: 67 mg/kg IV q8h

More Than 7 Days: 75 mg/kg IV q6h

Clinical Sepsis (Non-Meningitis)

50 mg/kg IV q12h

Other Infections (e.g. UTI, Pneumonia)

25 mg/kg IV q12h