common meds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the adult dose of ibuprofen? max is
A
400–800 mg TDS prn max 3200 mg/day
2
Q
What is the child dose of ibuprofen?
A
4–10 mg/kg TDS prn, max 600 mg/dose
3
Q
What is the adult dose of paracetamol?
A
1000 mg QID prn, max 4000 mg/day
4
Q
What is the child dose of paracetamol?
A
10–15 mg/kg QID, max 75 mg/kg/day
5
Q
What is the adult dose of amoxicillin?
A
500 mg TDS or 875 mg BID
6
Q
What is the child dose of amoxicillin?
A
20–40 mg/kg/day in divided doses TDS, max 500 mg/dose
7
Q
What is the child dose of azithromycin?
A
10 mg/kg Day 1 (max 500 mg), then 5 mg/kg for next 2–5 days
8
Q
What is the adult dose of doxycycline?
A
100 mg BD
9
Q
What is the child dose of doxycycline?
A
2.2 mg/kg bid max 100 mg/dose (only if >8 years)
