Diazoxide — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Diazoxide in children. Category: Endocrine.

Dose	5-15 mg/kg/day divided 8-12H (hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia)
Per kg	5–15 mg/kg
Route	PO
Frequency	8-12H

Clinical notes

Fluid retention (give with a thiazide); watch for pulmonary hypertension in neonates.

5-15 mg/kg/day divided 8-12H (hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia). That is 5–15 mg/kg per dose.

Diazoxide is given by PO, 8-12H.

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.