Sodium valproate — paediatric dose

20–40 mg/kg load. That is 20–40 mg/kg per dose.

Sodium valproate is given by IV, load.

Weight-based dosing for Sodium valproate in children. Category: Anticonvulsant.

Clinical notes

Avoid in hepatic/metabolic disease and <2 yr.

20–40 mg/kg load. That is 20–40 mg/kg per dose.

Sodium valproate is given by IV, load.

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.