Sugammadex — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Sugammadex in children. Category: Other.

Dose	2 mg/kg (moderate) / 4 mg/kg (deep) / 16 mg/kg (immediate)
Per kg	2–4 mg/kg
Route	IV

Clinical notes

Reverses rocuronium/vecuronium.

2 mg/kg (moderate) / 4 mg/kg (deep) / 16 mg/kg (immediate). That is 2–4 mg/kg per dose.

Sugammadex is given by IV.

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.