Magnesium sulfate — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Magnesium sulfate in children. Category: Resuscitation.
| Dose | 25–50 mg/kg (max 2 g) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 25–50 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 2000 mg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | over 20 min |
Clinical notes
Torsades, severe asthma, hypomagnesaemia.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines