Analgesia in children Flashcards
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 6m to 23m?
120mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 2-3y
180mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 4-5y
**240mg **
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 6-7y
240mg-250mg
(4-6 hourly. Maximum QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 8-9y
360 - 375mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 10-11y
480mg - 500mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 12-15y
500mg - 750mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the paracetamol dose for a child 16-17y
500mg - 1000mg
(4-6 hourly. Max QDS)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 1-2 months
5mg/kg
(3-4x a day)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 3-5 months
50mg TDS
(in 3-4 divided doses)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 6-11 months
50mg 3-4x
(3-4 divided doses)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 1-3 years
100mg TDS
(3-4 divided doses)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 4-6 years
150mg TDS
(3-4 divided doses)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 7-9 years
200mg TDS
(3-4 divided doses)
What is the ibuprofen dose for a child 10 - 11 years
300mg TDS
(3-4 divided doses)