PediRounds

Flumazenil — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Flumazenil in children. Category: Other.

Dose0.01 mg/kg (max 0.2 mg/dose)
Per kg0.01 mg/kg
Maximum0.2 mg
RouteIV
Frequencyrepeat prn

Clinical notes

Benzodiazepine reversal; seizure risk – use cautiously.

Sources

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