Clonidine — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Clonidine in children. Category: Sedation.

Dose	1-2 mcg/kg (sedation, withdrawal, hypertension)
Per kg	1–2 mcg/kg
Route	IV/PO

Clinical notes

Bradycardia, hypotension, rebound hypertension on abrupt withdrawal.

1-2 mcg/kg (sedation, withdrawal, hypertension). That is 1–2 mcg/kg per dose.

Clonidine is given by IV/PO.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.