Clindamycin
Neonatal

Neonatal

Dosing by Weight

Weight <1.2kg

All Ages: 5 mg/kg/dose IV q12h

Weight 1.2-2kg

0-7 days: 5 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q12h >7 days: 5 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q8h

Weight >2kg

0-7 days: 5 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q8h >7 days: 5-7.5 mg/kg/dose IV/IM q6h

Do not administer enterally to neonates <7 days old. For enteral administration to neonates >7 days of age, use the formulation for injection.