Insulin (actrapid) — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Insulin (actrapid) in children. Category: Other.

Dose	DKA 0.05–0.1 U/kg/hr; hyperkalaemia 0.1 U/kg with glucose
Per kg	0.05–0.1 units/kg/hr/kg
Route	IV infusion

Clinical notes

Monitor glucose & potassium closely.

DKA 0.05–0.1 U/kg/hr; hyperkalaemia 0.1 U/kg with glucose. That is 0.05–0.1 units/kg/hr/kg per dose.

Insulin (actrapid) is given by IV infusion.

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.