PediRounds

Deferoxamine — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Deferoxamine in children. Category: Other.

Dose15 mg/kg/hr IV (iron poisoning); max ~80 mg/kg/day
Per kg15 mg/kg
RouteIV

Clinical notes

Value shown is the hourly rate. Hypotension if infused rapidly; urine may turn vin-rose.

Sources

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