Hydrocortisone — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Hydrocortisone in children. Category: Respiratory.
| Dose | 2–4 mg/kg 6H; adrenal crisis 2 mg/kg (max 100) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 2–4 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 100 mg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | 6H |
Clinical notes
Max ~100 mg/dose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines