Dopamine — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Dopamine in children. Category: Infusion.

Clinical notes

Central line preferred >10 mcg/kg/min.

5–20 mcg/kg/min. That is 5–20 mcg/kg/min/kg per dose.

Dopamine is given by IV, titrate.

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.