Common Paediatric Drug Doses Flashcards

1
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Paracetamol

A

15mg/kg QDS

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Amoxicillin

A

1 month - 1 year 62.5mg TDS

1 to 5 years 125mg TDS

5 to 12 years 250mg TDS

12 - 18 years - 500mg TDS

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3
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Erythromycin

A

1 month to 2 years 125mg QDS

2 to 8 years 250mg QDS

8 to 18 years 250 to 500mg QDS

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4
Q

Describe the doses for IM Benpen for suspected meningococcal septicaemia?

A
  • < 1 year old - 300mg
  • 1-10 years- 600mg
  • > 10 years - 1200mg
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