PediRounds

N-acetylcysteine — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for N-acetylcysteine in children. Category: Other.

Dose150 mg/kg over 1 h, then 50 mg/kg/4h, then 100 mg/kg/16h
Per kg150 mg/kg
RouteIV
Frequencyloading

Clinical notes

Paracetamol overdose. Follow local nomogram/protocol.

Sources

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