PK/PDAminoglycoside Weight-Based DosingParent Education GuideDosing ParametersPatient WeightkgDosing StrategyExtendedTraditionalCalculate Gentamicin DoseGentamicin DosingRequires weight and chosen strategy (Extended vs Traditional) to compute mg/dose.Guidelines & EvidenceDosing GuideClinical EdgeSection 1Dosing GuideSection 2Clinical EdgeVerifiedLast Review: 2026Dosing GuideStandard Dosing (q8h)Dose:2.5 mg/kg per dose IV/IM.Frequency:Every 8 hours for children with normal renal function.Extended Interval (q24h)Dose:5–7.5 mg/kg per dose IV/IM.Frequency:Every 24 hours. Preferred for most patients ≥1 month old to minimize toxicity.Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
