Fludrocortisone — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Fludrocortisone in children. Category: Endocrine.
| Dose | ~0.1 mg daily (range 0.05-0.2 mg) for salt-wasting CAH |
|---|---|
| Route | PO |
| Frequency | daily |
Clinical notes
Mineralocorticoid; monitor BP, sodium, potassium and plasma renin.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines