Paracetamol Dose Flashcards
Memorize the Important Doses
1
Q
3-5 Months
A
60mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
2
Q
6-23 Months
A
120mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
3
Q
2-3 Yrs
A
180mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
4
Q
4-5 Yrs
A
240mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
5
Q
6-7 Yrs
A
240-250mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
6
Q
8-9 Yrs
A
360-375mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
7
Q
10-11 Yrs
A
480-500mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
8
Q
12-15 Yrs
A
480-750mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
9
Q
16-17 Yrs
A
500-1000mg q 4-6 hrs (max. 4 doses)
10
Q
1-2 Months
A
30-60mg q 8 hrs prn (max. 60mg/kg/day in divided doses)
11
Q
Neonates 28-32 Wks Contracted Gestational Age
A
20mg/kg for 1 dose, 10-15mg/kg q 8-12 hrs prn (max. 30mg/kg/day in divided doses)
12
Q
Neonates 32 Wks Corrected Gestational Age
A
20mg/kg for 1 dose, 10-15mg/kg q 6-8 hrs prn (max. 60mg/kg/day in divided doses)
