Dosage of Syrup Ascoril LS Junior for a 2-year-8-month-old Child Weighing 12.1 kg
For a 2-year-8-month-old child weighing 12.1 kg, the recommended dose of Syrup Ascoril LS Junior is 5 mL twice daily.
Dosage Determination Based on Weight
- For children weighing ≤15 kg (≤33 lb), the appropriate dosing for most pediatric medications follows weight-based guidelines 1
- At 12.1 kg, this child falls into the lowest weight category (≤15 kg) for pediatric medication dosing 1
- For children in this weight range, medication doses are typically calculated at the lower end of the dosing range to prevent overdosage while maintaining efficacy 1
Administration Guidelines
- Administer the medication twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart 1
- Consider giving the medication with meals to improve gastrointestinal tolerability 1
- The duration of treatment should typically be 5 days, but may vary based on clinical response 1
Monitoring and Follow-up
- Clinical improvement should be expected within 48-72 hours of starting appropriate therapy 2
- If no improvement is observed within 48-72 hours, consider alternative diagnoses or medications 2
- Monitor for common side effects including mild gastrointestinal disturbances 3
Important Considerations
- Ascoril LS Junior contains a combination of bronchodilators and mucoactive agents that help manage productive cough associated with respiratory infections 3
- For children under 3 years of age, careful monitoring is particularly important as they may be more sensitive to medication effects 1
- Weight-based dosing is more accurate than age-based dosing for pediatric medications 4, 5