Paracetamol doses Flashcards
1
Q
Neonate 28 weeks to 32 weeks
A
20mg/kg for 1 dose
10-15mg/kg every 8-12 hours when required
Max daily dose 30mg/kg per day
2
Q
Neonate 32 weeks and above
A
20mg/kg for 1 dose
10-15mg/kg every 6-8 hours as required
Max daily dose 60mg/kg per day
3
Q
Child 1-2 months
A
30-60mg every 8 hours as required
max daily dose 60mg/kg per day
4
Q
Child 3-5 months
A
60mg every 4-6hours
Max 4 doses a day
5
Q
Child 6-23 months
A
120mg every 4-6hours
Max 4 doses per day
6
Q
Child 2-3 years
A
180mg every 4-6hours
7
Q
Child 4-5 years
A
240mg every 4-6 hours
8
Q
Child 6-7 years
A
240-250mg every 4-6 hours
9
Q
Child 8-9 years
A
360-375mg every 4-6 hours
10
Q
Child 10-11 years
A
480-500mg every 4-6 hours
11
Q
Child 12-15 years
A
480-750mg every 4-6 hours
12
Q
Child 16-17 years
A
0.5-1g every 4-6 hours
