Erythromycin
General Pediatric

General Pediatric

Oral Route

  • There is no oral liquid suspension of erythromycin available in Canada.
  • At the IWK, the only format available is 333 mg capsules
  • Consider use of another macrolide (as appropriate) for infectious disease indications.

7.5-12.5 mg/kg/dose PO QID Maximum: 2 g/24h

IV Route

Oral route is preferred for infectious disease indications

3.75-12.5 mg/kg/dose IV q6h Maximum: 1000 mg/dose