Question
How do you calculate the appropriate dosage and frequency of using cefalexin dispersible tablets in children?
Answer
The dosage of each cefalexin dispersible tablet is 50 milligrams. The dosage for children should be calculated according to their weight, with 1.5 to 3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per dose, taken twice a day. For example, a child weighing 10 kilograms can take 22.5 to 45 milligrams per dose, twice a day, which is equivalent to half a tablet to one tablet per dose, with a total daily dosage of 45 to 90 milligrams. In cases of severe cough, the dosage can be increased to one tablet per dose, taken twice a day.