PAEDIATRIC DOSE
Weight calculation
◀1 yr x+9/2
1-6 yr 2x+8
▶7 yrs 7x-5/2 or 3x
Blood transfusion - 10-15ml/kg
Feed-150ml/kg Q2H after PND7
Fluid replacement per day
0-10kg = 100ml/kg
10-20kg = 1000ml for the first 10kg + 50ml/kg for
each kg beyond 10
▶20kg = 1500ml+20ml/kg for each kg beyond 20
1. T. Paracetamol - 10-15mg/kg/dose x TID/QID
Syp. P'mol 125mg/5ml
250mg/5ml
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Suspension - 100mg/ml
- 125mg, 300mg, 500mg, 650mg
(Pain, fever)
Suppository 1-2yrs 80mg
2-4yrs 170mg
4-6 yrs 250mg
For 0-2 yrs paracetamol drops (calpol 100ml/ml)
3-5kg 0.5ml(8 drops )
5-8kg 0.8ml
8-11kg 1.2ml
11-13kg 1.7ml
13-15kg 2ml
2. C. AMOXICILLIN - 10/kg/dose x TID
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Syp. Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
- 125mg, 250mg
(ENT & URTI infection)
3. T. Salbutamol - 0.1mg/kg/dose x BD/TID
Syp. Salbutamol 2mg/5ml
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Nebulisation 0.5mg in NS
- 2mg, 4mg
4. T. Azithromycin - 10mg/kg/dose x OD
💊
Syp. Azithromycin 100mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml
- 250mg, 500mg
DT- 100mg
Inj. 500mg
(pneumonia, pertussis)
💊
5. T. Diazepam - 0.1-0.3mg/kg/dose x TID
💉
- 2mg, 5mg, 10mg
- 5mg/ml
Syp. - 2mg/5ml
(anxiety, panic disorder, convulsions, muscle relaxation, extrapyramidal symptoms)
6. T. Albendazole(zental) 2 doses 2 weeks apart
◀2 years 200mg stat(Rx whole family)
▶ 2 years 400mg stat
(don't give if below 1 year)
Syp. 200mg/5ml
T. Banocide(Diethyl carbamazine)
💊
(for filariasis,Topical eosinophilia)
50mg, 100mg
Syp. 50mg/5ml
7. T. Cyclopam - 0.5mg/kg/dose x TID
💉
Syp. Cyclopam 10mg/5ml
💊
- 10-20mg im
10mg, 20mg
(don't give below 6 months)
8. Metochlopromide(perinorm)
💊 💉 5mg/ml
0.1mg/kg/dose xTID
Syp - 5mg/5ml; - 10mg ;
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9. Odansetron(emeset) - 0.1mg/kg/dose x TID
💉
Syp - 2mg/5ml ; - 4mg, 8mg
◀5 yrs 2mg IV stat
▶5 yrs 2-4mg IV stat
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10. Domperidone(domstal)-0.2 - 0.5mg/dose TID
5mg,10mg
Susp. 1mg/ml
(hav extra pyramidal side effects)
11. Anal excoriation - Siladerm gel for LA BD x 1
week
12. Ranitidine (Rantac)
2mg/kg/dose BD
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IV 1-2mg/kg/dose
150mg, 300mg
💉
Syp 75mg/5ml
2ml amp(25mg/ml)
13. Mefenanic acid - 8mg/kg/dose x TID
14. Paraffin (laxative)
1ml/kg OD upto 5 years r
Above 5 yr, 5-10ml/dose
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15. Pantoprazole 0.5-1mg/kg/dose OD
- 20mg, 40m
( duodenal/gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis)
💊
16. Acyclovir
💉
- 200mg, 400mg & 800mg
- 250mg
Suspension - 200mg/5ml, 400mg/5ml
Ointments
Chicken pox- 16mg/kg/dose x 5 times x 7 days
Adults - 800mg 5 times x 7 days
Herpes simplex- 10mg/kg/dose x TID/QID x7days
17.T. Ambroxal 30mg
Syp 15mg/5ml
(for cough with expectorantion)
18. Amikacin 7.5mg/kg/dose BD/TID IV/IM
(for septicaemia)
19. Co-Amoxyclav(Rx pneumonia)
15-30mg/kg/dose x BD
💊 375mg,625mg
Syp. 228.5mg, 457mg
20. C. Ampicillin (for both gram +ve&-ve inf)
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12.5-25mg/kg/dose QID IM/IV ATD
- 250mg, 500mg
DT-125,250mg
Syp. 125mg or 250mg/5ml
Ampiclox 15mg/kg/dose x TID
Syr. 125+125/5ml
Syrup Pedicloryl(triclofos sodium) 500mg/5ml
(for sleeping)
0.5mg/kg/dose
1/2 of body wt in ml
Syrup Colfin 2mg/5ml
(for URTI)
0.1mg/kg
Syr. Atarax(hydroxine) 2mg/kg/dose x BD
(10mg/5ml)
Antihistamine, (for Allergy, sedation, anxiety)
Syr. Colicaid ◀6 mon age 5-10 (4)drops QID
▶6-12month 10-12(8) drops TID/QID
Colicaid =simethicone+dill oil +fennel oil
(for abdominal pain)
10.% dextrose 2ml/kg
T. Iron 3-6mg/kg/day x 3 months
T. Clobazam(frisium) 0.5mg/kg (benzodiazipine)
(for seizures)
Syr. Smuth (magnesium hydroxide)
For ulcers, heartburn, indigestion
Syr. Sodium va
Syr. Taxim (50mg/5ml)
ANTACID( Gelusil)
Infants =1-2ml/kg/dose QID
Children =5-15ml/kg/dose QID
ASPIRIN (for rheumatic fever)
75-100mg/kg/day in 4 divided dose
Analgesia- 10mg/kg/dose QID
Antiplate-5mg/kg/day OD
ACYCLOVIR
(for Herpes simplex encephalitis, cutaneous and genital HSV, Varicella, chickenpox)
💊
10mg/kg/dose TID/QID x 1 week
200mg, 400mg, 800mg
Susp. 400mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml
Inj. Vial 250mg
Topical ointments
ADRENALINE
1ml amp of 1:1000 solution (1mg/1ml)
(for bronchospasam, anaphylaxis, restoration of cardiac rhythm in cardiac arrest (C/I ventricular
fibrillation), nebulisation in croup and bronchiolitis)
0.01ml/kg/dose slow s/c(not ▶0.5ml/dose) may repeat after 5 min
1-5ml for nebulisation
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AMBROXOL
30mg
Syp. 15mg/5ml
AMIKACIN
(for neonatal sepsis)
7.5mg/kg/dose BD/TID IM /IV
◀7 days neonates BD
▶7 days neonates TID
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AMPICILLIN
250mg, 500mg
➗
Syp 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml
50-100mg/kg/day into 4 doses
◀7 days age 50mg/kg/dose BD/TID
▶7 days age 50mg/kg/dose TID/QID
ANTIHAEMOPHILIC FACTOR
25U/kg/dose every 12-24hrs
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BETAMETHASONE
0.2mg/kg/day in 2-3 dose
💊
(for anaphylactic reactions, asthma, Allergic dermatitis, Allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis)
💉
0.5 mg
4mg/ml
0.1% ear/eye drops,
skin cream 0.025% x OD - TID
BISACODYL(DULCOLAX)
◀2yrs 5mg suppository
▶2yrs 10mg suppository
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▶6 yrs 5mg HS
5mg
Suppository 5mg, 10mg
BROMHEXINE
(mucolytic)
4mg/dose x TID/QID
CARBAMAZEPINE
5-10mg/kg BD
Anti-epileptic(for seizures, neuropathic pain, trigeminal neuralgia)
Syr. Tegritol 100mg/5ml
➗
CEPHALEXIN
50-100mg/kg/day in 3-4 dose
Cap 250mg
DT 125mg, 250mg
Syp 125or250mg/5ml
(for UTI, skin and soft tissue infect, pharyngitis, bone & joint infection, tonsillitis)
CETIRIZINE
◀1yr 2.5mg OD HS
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1-6yrs 2.5mg OD/BD HS
10mg (0.2mg/kg/day)
Syp 5mg/5ml(0.1mg/kg/day)
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CHLORAMPHENICOL
50-100mg/kg/day in 4 dose
(for meningitis, typhoid, pneumonia)
CPM
0.1mg/kg/dose x TID
Upto 6 yrs 1mg QID
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▶6 yrs 2mg QID
2mg, 4mg
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CIMETIDINE
💊
10-20mg/kg/day in 4 dose
200mg, 400mg
(gastric and duodenal ulcer)
CINNARAZINE
💊
0.3-0.5mg/kg/dose x TID
25mg
(for vertigo)
CIPRIFLOXACIN
10-15mg/kg/dose x BD
💊
10mg/kg/dose x BD IV
250mg, 500mg, 750mg
CISAPRIDE
(for non ulcer dyspepsia, reflux esophagitis)
0.15-0.3mg/kg/dose x TID/QID
💊
Syp 1mg/ml
10mg
CLOXACILLIN
💊
100-200mg/kg/day PO, IM, IV
250mg, 500mg
💉
Syp 125mg/5ml
250mg, 500mg
CO-TRIMOXAZOLE(trimethoprim[TPM] +sulfamethoxazole)
➗
(for UTI, pneumonia, bacterial diarrhea)
💊
6-10mg/kg/day(tpm) in 2 dose
💊
(80mg tpm+400mg sulpha)
Pediatric T(20+100)
Syp (40+200)
DERIPYLLINE
(for asthma)
5mg/kg/dose x TID
💊
C/I in seizures
100mg
💉
Syp 50mg/5ml
110mg/ml
DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
💊
0.1mg/kg/day
2mg
Syp 2mg/5ml
DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Antitussive(for cough) use carefully in asthma and productive cough, because it suppress the
➗
elimination of sputum
1mg/kg/day in 3-4 dose
Adult = 10-30mg x TID/QID
➗
DIAZEPAM
0.1-0.3mg/kg/day 3 dose
In status epilepticus 0.3mg/kg/dose slow IV, repeat if needed
Has respiratory depressant effect, give sternal pressure or ambu bag support
Rectal dose 0.5 mg/kg then 0.25mg/kg after 10 min if needed (rectal acts fastly than IM)
(for anxiety, Epilepsy)
Adult, anxiety - 2-10mg BD/TID/QID
DICLOFENAC (ATD- 0.1ml test dose, watch for 15min before giving IM)
💊
1mg/kg/dose x BD/TID
💊
50mg
SR 75mg, 100mg
💉
Ophthalmic drops
3ml vials with 25mg/ml
DICYCLOMINE(cyclopam)
(for abdominal pain, renal colic, spasmodic dysmenorrhoea)
C/I ◀6mon, urinary retention
0.5mg/kg/dose x 3 (don't give below 6 mon of age)
Child 10mg/dose x BD /TID
Adult 20-40mg/dose
DIMENHYDRINATE(dramamine)
➗
(for vertigo, motion sickness)
5mg/kg/day in 3-4 dose
2-5yrs = 12.5mg/dose
▶5yrs = 25mg/dose
Adult 50mg/dose
DIPHENHYDRAMINE(benadryl)
➗
(for allergies, extra pyramidal symptoms)
💉
5mg/kg/day in 3-4 dose
1mg/kg/dose
Adult 25-50mg QID
DOXYCYCLINE (don't giv below 8yrs)
(for cholera, mycoplasma, chlamydia)
➗
5mg/kg/day OD
Adult 100-200mg/day in1-2 dose
ERGOTAMINE
💊
(for migrane headache)
1mg
ERYTHROMYCIN
💊
(for atypical pneumonia, pertussis, pharyngitis)
250mg, 500mg
Susp 125mg/5ml
10mg/kg/dose
Infants 10mg/kg/dose BD
▶7days age 10mg/kg/dose TID
ETHAMSYLATE
(for epistaxis, haematemesis, haemoptisis)
10mg/kg
Adult 250-500mg QID
FLUCONAZOLE (C/I in liver disease)
➗
(for systemic candidiasis)
💊
6-12mg/kg/day in 1-2 dose 1-4 weeks
50mg, 150mg, 200mg
Adult :Oropharyngeal candidiasis = 200mg on day1
then 100mg for 14 days
Vaginal candidiasis 150mg single dose
FRUSEMIDE
1-2mg/kg/dose x TID/QID
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0.5-1mg/kg/dose IM TID/QID
💉
40mg
20mg/2ml
(for pulmonary edema, cardiac edema, hepatic edema)
Adult 20-80mg/dose x TID/QID
FURAZOLIDONE
💊
(for enteritis, protozoal diarrhoea)
100mg
➗
Susp 25mg/5ml
6mg/kg/day in 3 dose orally
C/I ◀1 month of age
FUSIDIC ACID
Antibiotic for LA
GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE(scaboma)
(for pediculosis capitis, P. Pubis, scabies)
1% lotion, 1% cream once in a week
GENTAMYCIN
➗
(for infection in new born, septicaemia, UTI)
5-7.5mg/kg/day in 2-3 dose IM/IV
C/I un renal failure
GRISEOFULVIN
(for Tinea of skin, hair, nail and scalp)
💊
5mg/kg/dose x BD
125mg, 250mg, 500mg
C/I in liver disease
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
(for edema, hypertension )
Edema: ◀6 mon age= 1-1.5mg/kg/dose x BD
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▶6 mon age= 1mg/kg/dose x BD
Adult = 25-100mg/kg/day in 1-2 dose
HTN: 1mg/kg/day OD (children)
Adult 12.5-50mg OD
HYDROCORTISONE(as succinate)
(for anaphylaxis,,status asthmaticus, shock, addison's disease)
5mg/kg/dose
💊 20mg
💉 100mg IV
HYDROCORTISONE(as acetate)
Inj. 25mg (for osteoarthritis, keloid give only intralesionally) don't give IM/IV
IBUPROFEN
💊
(for dental pain, aphthous ulcer)
200mg, 400mg
Susp 100mg/5ml
8-10mg/kg/dose x TID/QID
Adult 400-800mg/dose x TID/QID
Syp. Ibugesic
