Rocuronium — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Rocuronium in children. Category: Sedation.

Clinical notes

Reversible with sugammadex.

0.6–1.2 mg/kg (RSI 1.2). That is 0.6–1.2 mg/kg per dose.

Rocuronium is given by IV, RSI.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.