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Vancomycin
Neonatal

Neonatal

Dosing by Post-Menstrual Age

<27wks PMA

All indications: 24 mg/kg/dose IV q24h

27-36wks PMA
  • Usual Dose: 18 mg/kg/dose IV q12h
  • CNS Infections: 18 mg/kg/dose IV q8h
≥37wks PMA
  • Usual Dose: 22.5 mg/kg/dose IV q12h
  • CNS Infections: 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h

CCCU Dosing

20 mg/kg/dose IV q24h