Our Supported Medications
Below is a detailed list of pediatric medications currently supported by our pediatric dosing tools. Each entry gives a brief overview of the drug and its primary uses.
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is an analgesic and antipyretic widely used in pediatrics for fever and mild to moderate pain. When dosed by weight and within recommended limits, it is safe and effective. Standard pediatric oral liquid concentration is 160 mg/5 mL.
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for fever and mild to moderate pain in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into mL for common strengths like 100 mg/5 mL.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a first-generation antihistamine used for short-term allergic symptoms such as itching and hives. Use this route for parent-friendly allergy caution guidance, sedation warnings, chart support, and links to lower-drowsiness alternatives.
Prednisolone is an oral corticosteroid used for asthma flares, croup, and allergic inflammation. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) bursts and the 15 mg/5 mL syrup into mL per dose.
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used in children for skin and soft-tissue infections, including MRSA coverage in some regions, and as an alternative for penicillin-allergic patients. Typical pediatric dosing is 20–40 mg/kg/day divided every 6–8 hours.
Ondansetron (Zofran) helps control nausea and vomiting in children. Use this page to calculate a pediatric Zofran dose, choose the matching liquid or ODT option, and pair the dose with a practical oral rehydration plan.
Dexamethasone treats croup and asthma exacerbations in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based dosing (often 0.6 mg/kg for croup) into mL or tablet doses.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is used for pediatric influenza treatment and selected prevention plans. Use the Tamiflu pediatric dosing calculator to convert weight-based dosing into exact mL for the 6 mg/mL suspension or into the right capsule strength.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label: 2.5 mg once daily from 6 months (prescriber-directed under 2 years), up to 5 mg a day at 2 to 5 years, and 5 or 10 mg once daily from 6 years, with mL for 1 mg/mL liquid.
Loratadine (Claritin) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label: 5 mg once daily at 2 to under 6 years and 10 mg once daily from 6 years, with mL for 5 mg/5 mL liquid. Under 2 years, ask a doctor.
Fexofenadine (Allegra) is a low-sedating second-generation antihistamine for seasonal allergies and hives in children. Use this route for parent-friendly allergy guidance on formulations, water-versus-juice rules, chart support, and medication-specific dosing detail when needed.
Penicillin VK (phenoxymethylpenicillin) is a time‑tested narrow‑spectrum penicillin used in children for streptococcal pharyngitis and other susceptible infections, dosed by weight as an oral suspension.
Cefpodoxime proxetil is an oral third‑generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics as an alternative for acute otitis media and sinusitis, with weight-based dosing for 50 or 100 mg/5 mL suspension strengths.
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in pediatrics for select respiratory, sinus, ear, and skin infections. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert mg/kg dosing into mL of oral suspension (suspension and tablets are not bioequivalent, so do not convert mg-for-mg) and remember that oral cefuroxime axetil is best taken with food.
Cefprozil is a second-generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics for select ENT and respiratory infections based on clinical judgment and local patterns.
Cefixime is an oral third-generation cephalosporin used selectively in pediatrics. Use this route when the main question is turning a prescribed cefixime syrup plan into the right mL dose, especially for common 100 mg/5 mL Suprax-style suspension workflows.
Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin used selectively for pediatric infections based on susceptibility and guidelines.
Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin used in pediatrics for select skin and soft tissue infections and other indications when appropriate.
Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic used selectively in pediatrics. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into oral suspension or capsule doses.
Dicloxacillin is a penicillinase‑resistant penicillin used for infections due to methicillin‑susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).
Chlorpheniramine (chlorphenamine) is a first-generation antihistamine used in children for allergy symptoms. Use the pediatric dose calculator to check age- and weight-matched dosing, then watch carefully for drowsiness, age restrictions, and duplicate cold-medicine ingredients.
Brompheniramine is a first‑generation H1 antihistamine used for allergy symptoms in children; it can cause drowsiness and anticholinergic effects.
Cyproheptadine is a first‑generation antihistamine with antiserotonergic properties; in pediatrics it is used for allergy symptoms and sometimes for appetite stimulation per clinician direction.
Levocetirizine (Xyzal) pediatric dose by age from the FDA label, once daily in the evening: 1.25 mg at 6 months to 5 years, 2.5 mg at 6 to 11 years, 5 mg from 12 years, with mL for 0.5 mg/mL liquid.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis. Use the pediatric dose calculator to estimate omeprazole mg/kg dosing, convert to a practical formulation, and plan pre-meal timing.
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used once daily in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in pediatrics for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
Esomeprazole is a PPI used once daily in children for GERD and erosive esophagitis; give before meals.
Cimetidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used in children for reflux symptoms; typically dosed 2–4 times daily. It has more drug interaction potential than other H2 blockers.
Nizatidine is an H2 receptor antagonist used twice daily for reflux symptoms; fewer interactions than cimetidine.
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used for itching, hives, and selected anxiety-related situations in children. Use the pediatric dose calculator by weight to turn mg/kg dosing into exact mL for the common 10 mg/5 mL liquid or into tablet doses while planning around sedation.
Amoxicillin is a common pediatric antibiotic for ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Use the pediatric amoxicillin dose calculator by weight to convert mg/kg/day plans into exact mL for common suspension strengths such as 400 mg/5 mL, including high-dose otitis media dosing.
Cefdinir is a third-generation cephalosporin used for otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, and skin infections. The pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into mL per dose for common suspension strengths.
Cephalexin (Keflex) treats common pediatric skin, urinary, and strep infections. The pediatric dose calculator translates mg/kg dosing into exact mL or tablet schedules for the product in hand.
Biaxin, or Clarithromycin, is an antibiotic useful for treating a variety of bacterial infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia. Especially useful in treating infections in the middle ear, sinus, skin, and throat, its specific dosing options in the calculator make pediatric care streamlined and effective.
Pepcid (famotidine) reduces stomach acid for reflux and ulcer symptoms in infants and children. Use the pediatric dose calculator to estimate weight-based (mg/kg) dosing and match common liquid strengths like 40 mg/5 mL.
Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak) treats respiratory and other bacterial infections. Use the pediatric dose calculator to compute weight-based (mg/kg) dosing for 3- or 5-day courses and match common suspension strengths like 100 mg/5 mL or 200 mg/5 mL.
Augmentin (amoxicillin-clavulanate) treats common pediatric bacterial infections such as sinusitis, pneumonia, and otitis media. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert amoxicillin-based mg/kg/day dosing into mL for common suspension strengths including Augmentin 228, 457, 400/57, and ES-600.
Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch. The micro-sized formulation allows for better absorption and effectiveness. With various dosing options available in the calculator, it facilitates accurate pediatric dosing.
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, TMP-SMX, co-trimoxazole, Septra) treats UTIs, skin infections, and other bacterial illnesses. The Bactrim pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based TMP-SMX dosing based on the trimethoprim component into practical doses.
Macrolide antibiotic used for pertussis, neonatal chlamydial infections, and atypical pneumonias when newer agents are not suitable.
Metronidazole treats anaerobic infections and giardiasis. Use the pediatric dose calculator to convert mg/kg dosing into mL per dose. Check your bottle: 250 mg/5 mL is usually compounded; the FDA-approved liquid is 500 mg/5 mL.
Nitrofurantoin is a urinary antiseptic used for uncomplicated lower UTIs and prophylaxis in children who can concentrate urine effectively.
Acyclovir is an antiviral used for HSV infections and selected pediatric varicella treatment plans. Use this route when the main question is converting an acyclovir prescription into the right mL for the common 200 mg/5 mL suspension while keeping the frequent daily schedule straight.
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used for atypical pneumonia, tick-borne infections, acne, and other pediatric indications when benefits outweigh age-based staining risks. This page supports doxycycline pediatric dose calculator workflows by weight while keeping indication-specific dosing checks visible.
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in children for pain and inflammation when longer dosing intervals are preferred.
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal for candidiasis and prophylaxis in immunocompromised children. The pediatric dose calculator converts weight-based (mg/kg) dosing into daily oral regimens.
Ceftibuten is an oral third-generation cephalosporin for selected pediatric respiratory or urinary infections when susceptibility and follow-up planning support its use.
Prednisone is a systemic corticosteroid used for pediatric inflammatory, allergic, and immune-mediated conditions requiring short tapers or chronic control. If the prescription says prednisolone 15 mg/5 mL liquid, use the prednisolone pediatric dose calculator instead.
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used in children for motion sickness and selected nausea plans. Use the pediatric dose calculator to match child dosing to the trip schedule and common liquid or chewable forms.
Elemental iron supplements treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia; dosing is weight-based and often paired with vitamin C to enhance absorption.
Sucralfate forms a protective barrier on gastrointestinal ulcers and erosions, supporting healing while limiting systemic absorption.
Minocycline is a tetracycline-class antibiotic used for acne and resistant infections when first-line options are unsuitable.
Systemic allylamine antifungal used once daily for tinea capitis, onychomycosis, and other dermatophyte infections in children.
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic used to treat intestinal nematodes and tissue cestode infections in children.
Valacyclovir is the prodrug of acyclovir, offering higher exposure with fewer daily doses for HSV suppression and targeted varicella therapy in older children.
Tinidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial that provides convenient single-dose therapy for giardiasis and trichomoniasis in children.
Pyrantel pamoate is an OTC depolarizing anthelmintic that paralyzes pinworms so they pass in stool.
Propranolol is a non-selective beta blocker used for pediatric arrhythmias, migraines, hyperthyroidism symptoms, and infantile hemangioma.
Nitazoxanide is a thiazolide antimicrobial that treats protozoal diarrhea such as cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in children.
Ivermectin is an oral antiparasitic (3 mg tablets) FDA-approved for intestinal strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis, and used per CDC guidance for scabies, cutaneous larva migrans, and off-label head lice in children weighing 15 kg or more.
Indomethacin is a potent NSAID used for PDA closure, rheumatologic flares, and specific inflammatory conditions under specialist guidance.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used for hypertension and edema in children able to maintain electrolyte balance.
Bethanechol is a cholinergic agonist used to improve bladder emptying in children with non-obstructive urinary retention.
Clonidine is an alpha-2 agonist used in pediatrics for hypertension, ADHD adjunct, sleep dysregulation, and withdrawal management.
