PediRounds

Caffeine citrate — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Caffeine citrate in children. Category: Respiratory.

Dose20 mg/kg load then 5–10 mg/kg daily
Per kg20 mg/kg
RouteIV/PO
Frequencyload

Clinical notes

Neonatal apnoea of prematurity.

Sources

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
  • The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
  • BNF for Children
  • PALS 2020 guidelines