Phenytoin — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Phenytoin in children. Category: Anticonvulsant.
| Dose | 20 mg/kg load, rate ≤1 mg/kg/min (max 50 mg/min) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 20 mg/kg |
| Maximum | 1000 mg |
| Route | IV |
| Frequency | load |
Clinical notes
Cardiac monitoring. Max 1 g. Not in same line as glucose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines