Paediatric analgesics Flashcards
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 2 to
3 month old?
60mg - can take two e.g. after vaccinations
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 3 to 6 month old?
60mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 6 to 24 month old?
120mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 2 to 4 year old?
180mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 4 to 6 year old?
240mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 6 to 8 year old?
250mg DQS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 8 to 10 year old?
375mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 10 to 12 year old?
500mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 12 to 16 year old?
500 - 750mg QDS
What is the dose of paracetamol for a 16 year old and over?
1000mg QDS
What is the dose of ibuprofen for a 3 to 6 month old?
50mg TDS
What is the dose of ibuprofen for a 6 to 12 month old?
50mg TDS / QDS
What is the dose of ibuprofen for a 1 to 3 year old?
100mg TDS
What is the dose of ibuprofen for a 4 to 6 year old?
150mg TDS
What is the dose of ibuprofen for a 7 to 9 year old?
200mg TDS