Dexamethasone — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Dexamethasone in children. Category: Respiratory.
| Dose | Croup 0.15–0.6 mg/kg once (max 16 mg) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 0.15–0.6 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 16 mg |
| Route | PO/IV |
Clinical notes
Also antiemetic / airway oedema.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines