Pediatrics

Question 1

Dose of paracetamol in children

Answer 1

10-15 mg/kg/dose

Max 4 g/day

Question 2

Dose of ibuprofen in children

Answer 2

6 months and up:
- 5-10 mg/kg q6-8 hours

> 12 y.o. And >40kg
- 200-400 q6-8 hours

Question 3

Dose of diclofenac in children

Answer 3

1 y.o. and up:
- 0.5-2 mg/kg/day in divided doses
- Max 150 mg/day

Question 4

Diarrhea treatment in children

Answer 4

• Smecta (2 y.o. and up)
• Loperamide (>6 y.o.; max 4 mg q8 hours)
• Lomotil (>6 y.o.; max 10 mg/day)
• Hidrasec (3 months and up)

<9 kg: 1x 10 mg sachet TDS
9 to <13 kg: 2x 10 mg sachet TDS
13-27 kg: 1x 30 mg sachet TDS
>27 kg: 2x 30 mg sachet TDS

Question 5

Contraindications to using Forlax

Answer 5

Severe IBD
Toxic mega colon
Obstructed bowels
Fructose intolerance

Question 6

Dosing of Bactrim in children

Answer 6

Contraindicated if <2 months

Trimethoprim 6-12 mg/kg/day into 2 doses

Question 7

Age cutoffs for antibiotics in children

Answer 7

Bactrim: >2 months
Doxycycline: >8 y.o.
Ciprofloxacin: >12 y.o.

Question 8

Compulsory vaccination for children

Answer 8

Measles
Diphtheria