PediRounds

Diazepam — paediatric dose

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

DoseIV 0.1–0.3 mg/kg; PR 0.5 mg/kg
Per kg0.1–0.3 mg/kg
Maximum10 mg
RouteIV

Clinical notes

Max 10 mg. Seizures if no IV access → rectal.

Sources

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