Clindamycin
Pediatric

Pediatric

Uncomplicated Infection

Creatinine Clearance >50mL/min/1.73m²

Intravenous 10mg/kg/dose IV Q8H Maximum: 900mg/dose

Oral 10mg/kg/dose PO Q8H Consider dividing doses over 450mg/dose

Creatinine Clearance 10-50mL/min/1.73m²

No change

Creatinine Clearance ≤10mL/min/1.73m²

No change

Osteomyelitis or Pneumonia

Creatinine Clearance >50mL/min/1.73m²

Intravenous 13mg/kg/dose IV Q8H Maximum: 900mg/dose

Oral 13mg/kg/dose PO Q8H Consider dividing doses over 450mg/dose

Hepatic Dosing

Consider dose reduction in hepatic insufficiency