Enoxaparin — paediatric dose

Enoxaparin is given by SC, 12H.

Weight-based dosing for Enoxaparin in children. Category: Anticoagulant.

Dose	Treatment 1 mg/kg 12H (infant <2 mo 1.5 mg/kg 12H); prophylaxis 0.5 mg/kg 12H
Per kg	1 mg/kg
Route	SC
Frequency	12H

Clinical notes

Monitor anti-Xa (target ~0.5-1.0 for treatment).

Treatment 1 mg/kg 12H (infant <2 mo 1.5 mg/kg 12H); prophylaxis 0.5 mg/kg 12H. That is 1 mg/kg per dose.

Enoxaparin is given by SC, 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.