Analgesia in children Flashcards

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 6m to 23m?

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120mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 2-3y

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180mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 4-5y

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**240mg **

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 6-7y

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240mg-250mg

(4-6 hourly. Maximum QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 8-9y

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360 - 375mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 10-11y

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480mg - 500mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 12-15y

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500mg - 750mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the paracetamol dose for a child 16-17y

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500mg - 1000mg

(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 1-2 months

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5mg/kg

(3-4x a day)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 3-5 months

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50mg TDS

(in 3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 6-11 months

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50mg 3-4x

(3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 1-3 years

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100mg TDS

(3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 4-6 years

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150mg TDS

(3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 7-9 years

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200mg TDS

(3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 10 - 11 years

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300mg TDS

(3-4 divided doses)

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What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 12 - 17 years

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Initially 300–400 mg 3–4 times a day; increased if necessary up to 600 mg 4 times a day; maintenance 200–400 mg 3 times a day, may be adequate