Fluconazole for the treatment of child cancer
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For prophylaxis of fungal infections and treatment of Candida infections in child cancer
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Child cancer
Prophylaxis of fungal infections
| IV/Oral | |
| Child 1 month - 6 years | 4mg/kg (max dose 400mg, round to nearest capsule size) |
| Child > 6 years | 50mg - 100mg od |
Treatment of Candida infections
| IV | |
| Child 1 month - 18 years | 6mg/kg - 12mg/kg (max 800mg) q24h |
Preparations
50mg and 200mg capsules, 100mg inj 50mg/5ml susp. HML restricted