Question
The baby is four months old and weighs about 14g. The baby has symptoms of fever, cough, and runny nose, and has been diagnosed with bronchitis after examination. The baby has previously received intravenous treatment, and the symptoms have improved. Now, I would like to inquire whether it is possible to give the baby amoxicillin granules, and how much dosage should be administered at once and how many times a day.
Answer
Based on your baby’s condition, I speculate that the baby’s bronchitis may be caused by a bacterial infection, so amoxicillin antibiotic can be taken. However, if it is not a bacterial infection, antibiotics should not be used. According to the instructions of Rihwa brand amoxicillin, 20 to 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight should be administered orally in three divided doses per day. Since the exact weight of the baby was not provided, I cannot offer specific dosage recommendations.