Suggest Dosage For Clavam

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015

Question: What is the dose of clavum to be administered to an infant of 8 months and weighing 6kgs, born prematurely. Symptoms are chest congestion, cough, fever and running nose. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Give 5 ml twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would recommend Syp Clavum 5 ml twice daily for next 3-5 days depending upon the response.

Also, start an antihistamine such as Maxtra or T minic drops and crocin for symptomatic relief.

Hopefully this will help you.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (20 minutes later)

In case Clavum drops have to be administered as he just weighs 6.4 kg, .what would be the appropriate dosage for him and how many times a day. Would syrup Clavum be safe for my child in a 5 ml dose...twice a day? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Do not worry. The dose range is from 30-60 mg/kg/day. So you may comfortably follow the earlier advice.

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar