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Verified Weight-Band Dosing Protocol (WHO / Paediatric Association of Nigeria)

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Engine: DokiTab Clinical MAR Module

# Pediatric Weight-Based Suspension Dosage Calculator

Instant clinical dosing for Augmentin, Paracetamol, Coartem, Flagyl, and Ibuprofen oral suspensions based on verified paediatric weight bands.

## 1. Patient & Medication Parameters

## 2. Calculated Prescription Protocol

- ✓ **Zero dosing math errors:** Instant mg/kg calculation tailored to exact child body weight.
- ✓ **Overdose prevention thresholds:** Protects against paracetamol hepatotoxicity & antibiotic underdosing.
- ✓ **Bedside MAR & pharmacy sync:** 1-click order transmission directly into nurse administration charts.

## Paediatric Dosing FAQs

### How is pediatric paracetamol suspension dosed in Nigerian clinical practice?

The standard pediatric dose of Paracetamol suspension (120mg/5ml) is 15 mg/kg per dose, administered orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever or pain, up to a maximum of 4 doses (60 mg/kg) in 24 hours.

### What is the recommended weight-band dosing for Artemether-Lumefantrine (Coartem) dispersible tablets?

For uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children: 5kg to under 15kg receives 1 tablet per dose; 15kg to under 25kg receives 2 tablets per dose; 25kg to under 35kg receives 3 tablets per dose; and 35kg or above receives 4 tablets per dose. Doses are taken twice daily for 3 days (6-dose regimen) with milk or fatty meal.

### Export Formal Pediatric Dosing Protocol

Download or email this weight-band clinical dosing protocol (PDF) formatted for bedside nursing administration and pharmacy verification.

🔒 **Clinical Confidentiality:** No patient identifiable data (PHI) is collected. Compliant with NDPA 2023.

## Schema.org Drug & Clinical Formulary Entities

### Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) 228.5mg/5ml Oral Suspension
- **INN / Generic Name:** Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
- **Dosage Form:** Powder for Oral Suspension
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 200mg Amoxicillin and Potassium clavulanate equivalent to 28.5mg Clavulanic acid per 5ml
- **Available Strength:** 228.5 mg/5mL
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 40 mg/kg/day (based on amoxicillin component) (Divided every 12 hours (BD) for 7 to 10 days) — Paediatric patients (3 kg – 40 kg)
- **ATC Code:** `J01CR02`
- **Clinical Warning:** Reconstituted suspension must be refrigerated (2°C–8°C) and discarded after 7 days.

### Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin Forte) 457mg/5ml Oral Suspension
- **INN / Generic Name:** Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
- **Dosage Form:** Powder for Oral Suspension
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 400mg Amoxicillin and Potassium clavulanate equivalent to 57mg Clavulanic acid per 5ml
- **Available Strength:** 457 mg/5mL
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 45 mg/kg/day (based on amoxicillin component) (Divided every 12 hours (BD) for severe infections (otitis media, sinusitis, lower respiratory tract infections)) — Paediatric patients (>= 3 months and < 40 kg)
- **ATC Code:** `J01CR02`

### Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension 120mg/5ml
- **INN / Generic Name:** Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
- **Dosage Form:** Oral Suspension
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Paracetamol 120mg per 5ml
- **Available Strength:** 120 mg/5mL
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 15 mg/kg/dose (Every 4 to 6 hours as needed (PRN) for pyrexia or pain) — Paediatric patients
- **ATC Code:** `N02BE01`

### Artemether-Lumefantrine (Coartem) 20mg/120mg Dispersible Tablet
- **INN / Generic Name:** Artemether and Lumefantrine
- **Dosage Form:** Dispersible Tablet
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Artemether 20mg and Lumefantrine 120mg
- **Available Strength:** 140 mg (20mg Artemether / 120mg Lumefantrine)
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 1 to 4 tablets per dose stratified by WHO weight band (5–<15kg: 1 tab; 15–<25kg: 2 tabs; 25–<35kg: 3 tabs; >=35kg: 4 tabs) (Twice daily for 3 days (6 doses at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours)) — Paediatric patients >= 5 kg with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
- **ATC Code:** `P01BF01`

### Metronidazole Benzoate (Flagyl) 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension
- **INN / Generic Name:** Metronidazole
- **Dosage Form:** Oral Suspension
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Metronidazole benzoate equivalent to 200mg Metronidazole base per 5ml
- **Available Strength:** 200 mg/5mL
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 7.5 mg/kg/dose (Every 8 hours (TDS) for 5 to 7 days (up to 10 days for amoebiasis)) — Paediatric patients
- **ATC Code:** `J01XD01`

### Ibuprofen Paediatric Oral Suspension 100mg/5ml
- **INN / Generic Name:** Ibuprofen
- **Dosage Form:** Oral Suspension
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Ibuprofen 100mg per 5ml
- **Available Strength:** 100 mg/5mL
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 10 mg/kg/dose (Every 6 to 8 hours (TDS) with food or milk) — Infants and children >= 6 months and >= 5 kg
- **ATC Code:** `M01AE01`
- **Clinical Warning:** Contraindicated in dehydrated children, renal impairment, active peptic ulceration, or suspected viral haemorrhagic fever.

### Zinc Sulfate 20mg Dispersible Tablet (Paediatric Diarrhoea Protocol)
- **INN / Generic Name:** Zinc Sulfate
- **Dosage Form:** Dispersible Tablet
- **Administration Route:** Oral
- **Active Ingredient:** Zinc sulfate monohydrate equivalent to 20mg elemental Zinc
- **Available Strength:** 20 mg
- **RecommendedDoseSchedule:** 20 mg once daily (10mg once daily for infants under 6 months) (Once daily for 10 to 14 consecutive days alongside low-osmolarity Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)) — Infants and children with acute gastroenteritis/diarrhoea
- **ATC Code:** `A12CB01`

## Frequently Asked Questions (Schema.org FAQPage)

### Q: How is pediatric paracetamol suspension dosed in Nigerian clinical practice?
The standard pediatric dose of Paracetamol suspension (120mg/5ml or 250mg/5ml) is 15 mg/kg per dose, administered orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for fever or pain, up to a maximum of 4 doses (60 mg/kg) in 24 hours.

### Q: What is the recommended weight-band dosing for Artemether-Lumefantrine (Coartem) dispersible tablets?
For uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children: 5kg to under 15kg receives 1 tablet per dose; 15kg to under 25kg receives 2 tablets per dose; 25kg to under 35kg receives 3 tablets per dose; and 35kg or above receives 4 tablets per dose. Doses are taken twice daily for 3 days (6-dose regimen) with a fatty meal or milk.