Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for IWK Health Centre

Pediatric Ampicillin Dosing

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Patients 31 to 60 days of age

Patients greater than 60 days of age, febrile, hospitalized

Community Acquired Pneumonia

Hospitalized

General

25-50 mg/kg/dose IV q6h
Maximum: 2000 mg/dose