Erythromycin
Neonatal

Neonatal

Administration

Infuse over 60 minutes

Standard Dosing

10 mg/kg/dose Q6H

Chlamydial Conjunctivitis or Pneumonia due to Chlamydia Trachomatis

12.5 mg/kg/dose PO Q6H x 14 days

A second course may be required

Prophylaxis of Neonatal Gonococcal Ophthalmia

Ophthalmic ointment: Apply 1cm ribbon to each lower conjunctival sac once by 1 hour of age