Levothyroxine — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Levothyroxine in children. Category: Endocrine.
| Dose | Congenital hypothyroidism 10-15 mcg/kg/day; dose falls with age |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 10–15 mcg/kg |
| Route | PO |
| Frequency | daily |
Clinical notes
Value shown is the daily dose. Recheck TSH/free T4 and titrate.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines