Paracetamol — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Paracetamol in children. Category: Analgesia.
| Dose | 15 mg/kg 4–6H (max 1 g/dose, 60 mg/kg/day) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 15 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 1000 mg |
| Route | PO/IV/PR |
| Frequency | 4–6H |
Clinical notes
IV: 7.5 mg/kg if <10 kg. Hepatotoxic in overdose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines