Vancomycin Injection (Brand Name: Vancocin) Patient’s weight: kilograms pounds Pediatric >1 month Initial dose: 10 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H (Max 4 g/day) Pediatric >1 month Initial dose: 15 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H (Max 4 g/day) Each dose should be administered at a rate of no more than 10 mg/min or over a period of at least 60 minutes whichever is longer.
