How does the pediatric dose calculator work?

DoseCare calculates pediatric drug doses based on the child's weight in kilograms. Simply enter the weight, select the medication, and the calculator provides the recommended dose range in mg and ml based on standard medical guidelines.

Is DoseCare free to use?

Yes, DoseCare is completely free to use. It is designed as a decision support tool for healthcare professionals and parents to quickly calculate pediatric medication doses.

What medications are supported?

DoseCare supports 24+ common pediatric medications including Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Ondansetron, Metronidazole, Ciprofloxacin, and many more.

Is DoseCare a substitute for medical advice?

DoseCare is a decision support tool only. Always verify doses with a healthcare professional, consult prescribing information, and consider patient-specific factors before administering any medication to a child.

Pediatric Drug Dose Reference Guide

⚠️ Important: This reference is for estimation only. Always verify with prescribing information and a qualified healthcare provider. Doses may vary based on condition, renal/hepatic function, and other factors.

Quick Dose Reference by Weight

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Paracetamol

Acetaminophen

💊 Fever, pain

Formulation

Syrup

120mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	2.1–3.1 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	60–90 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	70–105 mg	2.9–4.4 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	80–120 mg	3.3–5.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	90–135 mg	3.8–5.6 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	100–150 mg	4.2–6.3 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	120–180 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	150–225 mg	6.3–9.4 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	180–270 mg	7.5–11.3 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	200–300 mg	8.3–12.5 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	250–375 mg	10.4–15.6 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	300–450 mg	12.5–18.8 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not exceed 4g/day in children
• Avoid in liver disease
• Monitor liver function if used long-term

Ibuprofen

💊 Fever, pain, inflammation

Formulation

Syrup

100mg/5ml

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	30–60 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	35–70 mg	1.8–3.5 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	40–80 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	45–90 mg	2.3–4.5 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	50–100 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	60–120 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	75–150 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	90–180 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	100–200 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	125–250 mg	6.3–12.5 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	150–300 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Take with food to reduce GI upset
• Avoid in renal impairment
• May cause GI bleeding

Amoxicillin

💊 Respiratory infections, ear infections, UTIs

Formulation

Syrup

250mg/5ml

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

90 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours (3 times daily)

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
6 kg	120–240 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 540 mg
7 kg	140–280 mg	2.8–5.6 ml	≤ 630 mg
8 kg	160–320 mg	3.2–6.4 ml	≤ 720 mg
9 kg	180–360 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 810 mg
10 kg	200–400 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
12 kg	240–480 mg	4.8–9.6 ml	≤ 1080 mg
15 kg	300–600 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 1350 mg
18 kg	360–720 mg	7.2–14.4 ml	≤ 1620 mg
20 kg	400–800 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
25 kg	500–1000 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 2250 mg
30 kg	600–1200 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 2700 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• Complete full course of treatment
• May cause diarrhea

Cefixime

💊 UTIs, respiratory infections, otitis media

Formulation

Syrup

100mg/5ml

Dose Range

8–12 mg/kg

Max Daily

12 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours (twice daily)

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	40–60 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
6 kg	48–72 mg	2.4–3.6 ml	≤ 72 mg
7 kg	56–84 mg	2.8–4.2 ml	≤ 84 mg
8 kg	64–96 mg	3.2–4.8 ml	≤ 96 mg
9 kg	72–108 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	≤ 108 mg
10 kg	80–120 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
12 kg	96–144 mg	4.8–7.2 ml	≤ 144 mg
15 kg	120–180 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
18 kg	144–216 mg	7.2–10.8 ml	≤ 216 mg
20 kg	160–240 mg	8.0–12.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
25 kg	200–300 mg	10.0–15.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
30 kg	240–360 mg	12.0–18.0 ml	≤ 360 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• Complete full course
• May cause diarrhea

Azithromycin

💊 Respiratory infections, skin infections

Formulation

Syrup

200mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	1.3–1.3 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	60–60 mg	1.5–1.5 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	70–70 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	80–80 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	90–90 mg	2.3–2.3 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	100–100 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	120–120 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	150–150 mg	3.8–3.8 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	180–180 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	200–200 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	250–250 mg	6.3–6.3 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	300–300 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Complete full course
• May cause GI upset
• Monitor for cardiac effects

Ondansetron

💊 Nausea, vomiting

Formulation

Syrup

2mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.1–0.15 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.6 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours as needed

Max Single

8 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–1.9 ml	≤ 3 mg
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.5–2.2 ml	≤ 4 mg
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.8–2.6 ml	≤ 4 mg
8 kg	1–1 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
9 kg	1–1 mg	2.3–3.4 ml	≤ 5 mg
10 kg	1–2 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	≤ 6 mg
12 kg	1–2 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 7 mg
15 kg	2–2 mg	3.8–5.6 ml	≤ 9 mg
18 kg	2–3 mg	4.5–6.7 ml	≤ 11 mg
20 kg	2–3 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 12 mg
25 kg	3–4 mg	6.3–9.4 ml	≤ 15 mg
30 kg	3–5 mg	7.5–11.3 ml	≤ 18 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for QT prolongation
• May cause headache
• Avoid in patients with pheochromocytoma

Metronidazole

💊 Anaerobic infections, giardiasis, amebiasis

Formulation

Suspension

200mg/5ml

Dose Range

7.5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	38–50 mg	0.9–1.3 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	45–60 mg	1.1–1.5 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	53–70 mg	1.3–1.8 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	60–80 mg	1.5–2.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	68–90 mg	1.7–2.3 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	75–100 mg	1.9–2.5 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	90–120 mg	2.3–3.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	113–150 mg	2.8–3.8 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	135–180 mg	3.4–4.5 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	150–200 mg	3.8–5.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	188–250 mg	4.7–6.3 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	225–300 mg	5.6–7.5 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Complete full course
• Avoid alcohol during treatment
• May cause metallic taste

Salbutamol

Albuterol

💊 Asthma, bronchospasm

Formulation

Syrup

2mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.1–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

1.2 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours as needed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 6 mg
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 7 mg
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.8–3.5 ml	≤ 8 mg
8 kg	1–2 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
9 kg	1–2 mg	2.3–4.5 ml	≤ 11 mg
10 kg	1–2 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
12 kg	1–2 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 14 mg
15 kg	2–3 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	≤ 18 mg
18 kg	2–4 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 22 mg
20 kg	2–4 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
25 kg	3–5 mg	6.3–12.5 ml	≤ 30 mg
30 kg	3–6 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 36 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor heart rate
• May cause tremors
• Not for regular use if not needed

Prednisolone

💊 Asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions, inflammatory conditions

Formulation

Syrup

5mg/5ml

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily or divided doses

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use
• Monitor for signs of infection
• May cause increased appetite

Dexamethasone

💊 Croup, asthma exacerbations, allergic reactions

Formulation

Injection

4mg/ml

Dose Range

0.15–0.6 mg/kg

Max Daily

1.2 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	≤ 6 mg
6 kg	1–4 mg	0.2–0.9 ml	≤ 7 mg
7 kg	1–4 mg	0.3–1.1 ml	≤ 8 mg
8 kg	1–5 mg	0.3–1.2 ml	≤ 10 mg
9 kg	1–5 mg	0.3–1.3 ml	≤ 11 mg
10 kg	2–6 mg	0.4–1.5 ml	≤ 12 mg
12 kg	2–7 mg	0.4–1.8 ml	≤ 14 mg
15 kg	2–9 mg	0.6–2.3 ml	≤ 18 mg
18 kg	3–11 mg	0.7–2.7 ml	≤ 22 mg
20 kg	3–12 mg	0.8–3.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
25 kg	4–15 mg	0.9–3.8 ml	≤ 30 mg
30 kg	5–18 mg	1.1–4.5 ml	≤ 36 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use
• Monitor blood glucose
• May mask signs of infection

Ciprofloxacin

💊 UTIs, respiratory infections, bone and joint infections

Formulation

Suspension

250mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

750 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	60–120 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	70–140 mg	1.4–2.8 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	80–160 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	90–180 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	100–200 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	120–240 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	150–300 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	180–360 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	200–400 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	250–500 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	300–600 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in children <18 unless no alternatives
• May cause tendon damage
• Take with adequate fluids

Cotrimoxazole

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole

💊 UTIs, PCP prophylaxis, otitis media

Formulation

Suspension

200mg SMX/40mg TMP per 5ml

Dose Range

2–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

16 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

160 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–20 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 80 mg
6 kg	12–24 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 96 mg
7 kg	14–28 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	≤ 112 mg
8 kg	16–32 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 128 mg
9 kg	18–36 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 144 mg
10 kg	20–40 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 160 mg
12 kg	24–48 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 192 mg
15 kg	30–60 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 240 mg
18 kg	36–72 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 288 mg
20 kg	40–80 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
25 kg	50–100 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 400 mg
30 kg	60–120 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 480 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for rash
• Check for G6PD deficiency
• May cause photosensitivity

Vancomycin

💊 MRSA, serious gram-positive infections

Formulation

Injection

500mg/100ml

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	10.0–15.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	60–90 mg	12.0–18.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	70–105 mg	14.0–21.0 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	80–120 mg	16.0–24.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	90–135 mg	18.0–27.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	100–150 mg	20.0–30.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	120–180 mg	24.0–36.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	150–225 mg	30.0–45.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	180–270 mg	36.0–54.0 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	200–300 mg	40.0–60.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	250–375 mg	50.0–75.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	300–450 mg	60.0–90.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Must be given IV - not for IM use
• Monitor serum levels
• Infuse slowly to avoid Red Man Syndrome

Gentamicin

💊 Serious gram-negative infections, neonatal sepsis

Formulation

Injection

20mg/ml

Dose Range

5–7.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

7.5 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

240 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–38 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	≤ 38 mg
6 kg	30–45 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 45 mg
7 kg	35–53 mg	3.5–5.3 ml	≤ 53 mg
8 kg	40–60 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
9 kg	45–68 mg	4.5–6.8 ml	≤ 68 mg
10 kg	50–75 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 75 mg
12 kg	60–90 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
15 kg	75–113 mg	7.5–11.3 ml	≤ 113 mg
18 kg	90–135 mg	9.0–13.5 ml	≤ 135 mg
20 kg	100–150 mg	10.0–15.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
25 kg	125–188 mg	12.5–18.8 ml	≤ 188 mg
30 kg	150–225 mg	15.0–22.5 ml	≤ 225 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor renal function
• Monitor serum levels
• May cause ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Meropenem

💊 Serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections, meningitis

Formulation

Injection

500mg/20ml

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

120 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
6 kg	120–240 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
7 kg	140–280 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	≤ 840 mg
8 kg	160–320 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 960 mg
9 kg	180–360 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 1080 mg
10 kg	200–400 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
12 kg	240–480 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 1440 mg
15 kg	300–600 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
18 kg	360–720 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	≤ 2160 mg
20 kg	400–800 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 2400 mg
25 kg	500–1000 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
30 kg	600–1200 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	≤ 3600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for seizures
• Adjust dose in renal impairment
• Complete full course

Acyclovir

💊 Herpes simplex, varicella-zoster

Formulation

Suspension

200mg/5ml

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours (3 times daily)

Max Single

800 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	1.9–3.8 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	2.3–4.5 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	2.6–5.3 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	3.4–6.8 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	5.6–11.3 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	6.8–13.5 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	9.4–18.8 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	11.3–22.5 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Start early in disease course
• Adequate hydration required
• Monitor renal function

Clonazepam

💊 Seizures, panic disorder, anxiety

Formulation

Drops

0.5mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.01–0.05 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.2 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.5–2.5 ml	≤ 1 mg
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.6–3.0 ml	≤ 1 mg
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.7–3.5 ml	≤ 1 mg
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.8–4.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.9–4.5 ml	≤ 2 mg
10 kg	0–1 mg	1.0–5.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
12 kg	0–1 mg	1.2–6.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
15 kg	0–1 mg	1.5–7.5 ml	≤ 3 mg
18 kg	0–1 mg	1.8–9.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
20 kg	0–1 mg	2.0–10.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
25 kg	0–1 mg	2.5–12.5 ml	≤ 5 mg
30 kg	0–2 mg	3.0–15.0 ml	≤ 6 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause drowsiness
• Risk of dependence with prolonged use
• Do not stop abruptly

Domperidone

💊 Nausea, vomiting, gastroparesis

Formulation

Suspension

5mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.2–0.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

1.6 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
6 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 10 mg
7 kg	1–3 mg	1.4–2.8 ml	≤ 11 mg
8 kg	2–3 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 13 mg
9 kg	2–4 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 14 mg
10 kg	2–4 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 16 mg
12 kg	2–5 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 19 mg
15 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
18 kg	4–7 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 29 mg
20 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 32 mg
25 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
30 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 48 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause cardiac effects
• Not for use in patients with cardiac conditions
• Use lowest effective dose

Ranitidine

💊 GERD, peptic ulcer disease

Formulation

Syrup

75mg/5ml

Dose Range

2–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

8 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–20 mg	0.7–1.3 ml	≤ 40 mg
6 kg	12–24 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 48 mg
7 kg	14–28 mg	0.9–1.9 ml	≤ 56 mg
8 kg	16–32 mg	1.1–2.1 ml	≤ 64 mg
9 kg	18–36 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 72 mg
10 kg	20–40 mg	1.3–2.7 ml	≤ 80 mg
12 kg	24–48 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 96 mg
15 kg	30–60 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
18 kg	36–72 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 144 mg
20 kg	40–80 mg	2.7–5.3 ml	≤ 160 mg
25 kg	50–100 mg	3.3–6.7 ml	≤ 200 mg
30 kg	60–120 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 240 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Consider safer alternatives
• Monitor for confusional symptoms
• May mask gastric cancer symptoms

Cetirizine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, urticaria

Formulation

Syrup

5mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.25–0.25 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.25 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–1.3 ml	≤ 1 mg
6 kg	2–2 mg	1.5–1.5 ml	≤ 2 mg
7 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	≤ 2 mg
8 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
9 kg	2–2 mg	2.3–2.3 ml	≤ 2 mg
10 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 3 mg
12 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 3 mg
15 kg	4–4 mg	3.8–3.8 ml	≤ 4 mg
18 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	≤ 5 mg
20 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
25 kg	6–6 mg	6.3–6.3 ml	≤ 6 mg
30 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	≤ 8 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause drowsiness
• Avoid in renal impairment
• Use with caution in children

Loratadine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, urticaria

Formulation

Syrup

5mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.5–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.5 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 3 mg
6 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 3 mg
7 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	≤ 4 mg
8 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
9 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	≤ 5 mg
10 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
12 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
15 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	≤ 8 mg
18 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
20 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
25 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	≤ 13 mg
30 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Non-drowsy formulation
• Avoid in severe liver impairment
• May cause headache

Promethazine

💊 Nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, motion sickness

Formulation

Syrup

5mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

4 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6 hours as needed

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	≤ 28 mg
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 32 mg
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 120 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause severe sedation
• Not for children <2 years due to respiratory depression risk
• Monitor for paradoxical excitement

ORS Solution

Oral Rehydration Solution

💊 Diarrhea, dehydration prevention

Formulation

Solution

WHO ORS sachet dissolved in 1L water

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

200 mg/kg

Frequency

Frequent small amounts

Max Single

10000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	277.8–555.6 ml	≤ 1000 mg
6 kg	300–600 mg	333.3–666.7 ml	≤ 1200 mg
7 kg	350–700 mg	388.9–777.8 ml	≤ 1400 mg
8 kg	400–800 mg	444.4–888.9 ml	≤ 1600 mg
9 kg	450–900 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
10 kg	500–1000 mg	555.6–1111.1 ml	≤ 2000 mg
12 kg	600–1200 mg	666.7–1333.3 ml	≤ 2400 mg
15 kg	750–1500 mg	833.3–1666.7 ml	≤ 3000 mg
18 kg	900–1800 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	≤ 3600 mg
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1111.1–2222.2 ml	≤ 4000 mg
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1388.9–2777.8 ml	≤ 5000 mg
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1666.7–3333.3 ml	≤ 6000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Must be prepared correctly
• Do not boil after preparation
• Use within 24 hours

Zinc Sulfate

💊 Diarrhea (adjunct to ORS), zinc deficiency

Formulation

Syrup

20mg/5ml

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

1 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily for 10-14 days

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	0.6–1.3 ml	≤ 5 mg
6 kg	3–6 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 6 mg
7 kg	4–7 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 7 mg
8 kg	4–8 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
9 kg	5–9 mg	1.1–2.3 ml	≤ 9 mg
10 kg	5–10 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 10 mg
12 kg	6–12 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
15 kg	8–15 mg	1.9–3.8 ml	≤ 15 mg
18 kg	9–18 mg	2.3–4.5 ml	≤ 18 mg
20 kg	10–20 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
25 kg	13–25 mg	3.1–6.3 ml	≤ 25 mg
30 kg	15–30 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	≤ 30 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give 1-2 hours before or after meals
• May cause GI upset
• Complete full course

Diethylcarbamazine Citrate

Diethylcarbamazine

💊 Filariasis, tropical eosinophilia, visceral larva migrans

Formulation

Tablet

50mg, 100mg tablets

Dose Range

6–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	30–75 mg	0.6–1.5 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	36–90 mg	0.7–1.8 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	42–105 mg	0.8–2.1 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	48–120 mg	1.0–2.4 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	54–135 mg	1.1–2.7 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	60–150 mg	1.2–3.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	72–180 mg	1.4–3.6 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	90–225 mg	1.8–4.5 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	108–270 mg	2.2–5.4 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	120–300 mg	2.4–6.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	150–375 mg	3.0–7.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	180–450 mg	3.6–9.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Complete full course
• May cause GI upset
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Ivermectin

💊 Scabies, strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis, filariasis

Formulation

Tablet

3mg, 6mg, 12mg tablets

Dose Range

0.2–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.2 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily, may repeat after 2 weeks

Max Single

12 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	≤ 1 mg
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.4–0.4 ml	≤ 1 mg
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	≤ 1 mg
8 kg	2–2 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	≤ 2 mg
9 kg	2–2 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	≤ 2 mg
10 kg	2–2 mg	0.7–0.7 ml	≤ 2 mg
12 kg	2–2 mg	0.8–0.8 ml	≤ 2 mg
15 kg	3–3 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	≤ 3 mg
18 kg	4–4 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	≤ 4 mg
20 kg	4–4 mg	1.3–1.3 ml	≤ 4 mg
25 kg	5–5 mg	1.7–1.7 ml	≤ 5 mg
30 kg	6–6 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 6 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 15kg (<5 yr)
• May cause dizziness

Albendazole

💊 Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, giardiasis, neurocysticercosis, hydatid disease

Formulation

Suspension

200mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Once or twice daily based on indication

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	1.3–1.9 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	60–90 mg	1.5–2.3 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	70–105 mg	1.8–2.6 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	80–120 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	90–135 mg	2.3–3.4 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	100–150 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	120–180 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	150–225 mg	3.8–5.6 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	180–270 mg	4.5–6.8 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	200–300 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	250–375 mg	6.3–9.4 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	300–450 mg	7.5–11.3 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Take with fatty meals for better absorption
• Monitor liver function
• Contraindicated in ocular cysticercosis

Levamisole

💊 Ascariasis, hookworm, immunopotentiating agent

Formulation

Syrup

50mg/5ml

Dose Range

2–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

Single dose, may repeat after 7 days

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–25 mg	1.0–2.5 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	12–30 mg	1.2–3.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	14–35 mg	1.4–3.5 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	16–40 mg	1.6–4.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	18–45 mg	1.8–4.5 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	20–50 mg	2.0–5.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	24–60 mg	2.4–6.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	30–75 mg	3.0–7.5 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	36–90 mg	3.6–9.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	40–100 mg	4.0–10.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	50–125 mg	5.0–12.5 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	60–150 mg	6.0–15.0 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in hepatic or renal insufficiency
• Monitor blood counts

Mebendazole

💊 Roundworms, pinworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms

Formulation

Suspension

100mg/5ml

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

100mg twice daily for 3 days or single dose

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	5.3–10.5 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	6.8–13.5 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	11.3–22.5 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	13.5–27.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	18.8–37.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	22.5–45.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause abdominal pain
• Avoid in liver dysfunction

Praziquantel

💊 Schistosomiasis, tapeworms, neurocysticercosis, liver fluke

Formulation

Tablet

500mg tablets

Dose Range

5–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Varies by indication (single dose to 15 days)

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–300 mg	0.1–0.6 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	30–360 mg	0.1–0.7 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	35–420 mg	0.1–0.8 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	40–480 mg	0.1–1.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	45–540 mg	0.1–1.1 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	50–600 mg	0.1–1.2 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	60–720 mg	0.1–1.4 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	75–900 mg	0.1–1.8 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	90–1080 mg	0.2–2.2 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	100–1200 mg	0.2–2.4 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	125–1500 mg	0.3–3.0 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	150–1800 mg	0.3–3.6 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give with food
• Avoid in ocular cysticercosis
• May cause neurological effects in neurocysticercosis

Niclosamide

💊 Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum, Hymenolepis nana

Formulation

Tablet

500mg tablets

Dose Range

20–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

50 mg/kg

Frequency

Empty stomach, repeat after 1 hour

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–125 mg	0.2–0.3 ml	≤ 250 mg
6 kg	120–150 mg	0.2–0.3 ml	≤ 300 mg
7 kg	140–175 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	≤ 350 mg
8 kg	160–200 mg	0.3–0.4 ml	≤ 400 mg
9 kg	180–225 mg	0.4–0.5 ml	≤ 450 mg
10 kg	200–250 mg	0.4–0.5 ml	≤ 500 mg
12 kg	240–300 mg	0.5–0.6 ml	≤ 600 mg
15 kg	300–375 mg	0.6–0.8 ml	≤ 750 mg
18 kg	360–450 mg	0.7–0.9 ml	≤ 900 mg
20 kg	400–500 mg	0.8–1.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
25 kg	500–625 mg	1.0–1.3 ml	≤ 1250 mg
30 kg	600–750 mg	1.2–1.5 ml	≤ 1500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give on empty stomach
• Give purgative 2 hours after last dose

Nitazoxanide

💊 Giardiasis, amebiasis, cryptosporidiosis

Formulation

Syrup

100mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Twice daily for 3 days

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	60–120 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	70–140 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	80–160 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	90–180 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	100–200 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	120–240 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	150–300 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	180–360 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	200–400 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	250–500 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	300–600 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give with food
• Avoid in diabetics

Paromomycin Sulfate

Paromomycin

💊 Amebiasis, giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, tapeworms, visceral leishmaniasis

Formulation

Capsule

250mg capsules

Dose Range

10–45 mg/kg

Max Daily

75 mg/kg

Frequency

Varies by indication

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–225 mg	0.2–0.9 ml	≤ 375 mg
6 kg	60–270 mg	0.2–1.1 ml	≤ 450 mg
7 kg	70–315 mg	0.3–1.3 ml	≤ 525 mg
8 kg	80–360 mg	0.3–1.4 ml	≤ 600 mg
9 kg	90–405 mg	0.4–1.6 ml	≤ 675 mg
10 kg	100–450 mg	0.4–1.8 ml	≤ 750 mg
12 kg	120–540 mg	0.5–2.2 ml	≤ 900 mg
15 kg	150–675 mg	0.6–2.7 ml	≤ 1125 mg
18 kg	180–810 mg	0.7–3.2 ml	≤ 1350 mg
20 kg	200–900 mg	0.8–3.6 ml	≤ 1500 mg
25 kg	250–1125 mg	1.0–4.5 ml	≤ 1875 mg
30 kg	300–1350 mg	1.2–5.4 ml	≤ 2250 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Safe in pregnancy and lactation
• Monitor renal function with prolonged use

Pyrantel Pamoate

💊 Pinworms, hookworms, roundworms, Strongyloides

Formulation

Suspension

250mg/5ml

Dose Range

10–11 mg/kg

Max Daily

11 mg/kg

Frequency

Single dose, repeat after 2 weeks

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–55 mg	1.0–1.1 ml	≤ 55 mg
6 kg	60–66 mg	1.2–1.3 ml	≤ 66 mg
7 kg	70–77 mg	1.4–1.5 ml	≤ 77 mg
8 kg	80–88 mg	1.6–1.8 ml	≤ 88 mg
9 kg	90–99 mg	1.8–2.0 ml	≤ 99 mg
10 kg	100–110 mg	2.0–2.2 ml	≤ 110 mg
12 kg	120–132 mg	2.4–2.6 ml	≤ 132 mg
15 kg	150–165 mg	3.0–3.3 ml	≤ 165 mg
18 kg	180–198 mg	3.6–4.0 ml	≤ 198 mg
20 kg	200–220 mg	4.0–4.4 ml	≤ 220 mg
25 kg	250–275 mg	5.0–5.5 ml	≤ 275 mg
30 kg	300–330 mg	6.0–6.6 ml	≤ 330 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause liver dysfunction
• Give with or without food

Amiodarone

💊 Ventricular tachycardia, fibrillation, arrhythmias

Formulation

Tablet

200mg tablets

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

20 mg/kg

Frequency

Twice daily initially, then once daily

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 100 mg
6 kg	60–120 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 120 mg
7 kg	70–140 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	≤ 140 mg
8 kg	80–160 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 160 mg
9 kg	90–180 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 180 mg
10 kg	100–200 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
12 kg	120–240 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 240 mg
15 kg	150–300 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 300 mg
18 kg	180–360 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 360 mg
20 kg	200–400 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
25 kg	250–500 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 500 mg
30 kg	300–600 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Multiple serious adverse effects
• Monitor thyroid, liver, lung function
• IV only in hospital

Atropine Sulfate

Atropine

💊 Bradycardia, heart block, preanesthetic medication, anticholinergic

Formulation

Injection

0.6mg/ml

Dose Range

0.01–0.03 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.12 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours as needed

Max Single

1 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 1 mg
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 1 mg
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 1 mg
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.4 ml	≤ 1 mg
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.5 ml	≤ 1 mg
10 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 1 mg
12 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	≤ 1 mg
15 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.8 ml	≤ 2 mg
18 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.9 ml	≤ 2 mg
20 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
25 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.3 ml	≤ 3 mg
30 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	≤ 4 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause tachycardia
• Use with caution in children
• Monitor for paradoxical excitement

Disopyramide Phosphate

Disopyramide

💊 Prevention of ventricular arrhythmias

Formulation

Capsule

100mg, 150mg capsules

Dose Range

10–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-12 hours

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–150 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	60–180 mg	0.6–1.8 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	70–210 mg	0.7–2.1 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	80–240 mg	0.8–2.4 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	90–270 mg	0.9–2.7 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	100–300 mg	1.0–3.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	120–360 mg	1.2–3.6 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	150–450 mg	1.5–4.5 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	180–540 mg	1.8–5.4 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	200–600 mg	2.0–6.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	250–750 mg	2.5–7.5 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	300–900 mg	3.0–9.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause hypotension
• Use with caution in heart failure
• Monitor ECG

Lignocaine Hydrochloride

Lidocaine

💊 Ventricular arrhythmias, local anesthesia

Formulation

Injection

2% solution 50ml vial

Dose Range

1–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

5 mg/kg

Frequency

IV bolus every 5 min, then infusion

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–25 mg	0.2–1.2 ml	≤ 25 mg
6 kg	6–30 mg	0.3–1.4 ml	≤ 30 mg
7 kg	7–35 mg	0.3–1.7 ml	≤ 35 mg
8 kg	8–40 mg	0.4–1.9 ml	≤ 40 mg
9 kg	9–45 mg	0.4–2.1 ml	≤ 45 mg
10 kg	10–50 mg	0.5–2.4 ml	≤ 50 mg
12 kg	12–60 mg	0.6–2.9 ml	≤ 60 mg
15 kg	15–75 mg	0.7–3.6 ml	≤ 75 mg
18 kg	18–90 mg	0.9–4.3 ml	≤ 90 mg
20 kg	20–100 mg	1.0–4.8 ml	≤ 100 mg
25 kg	25–125 mg	1.2–6.0 ml	≤ 125 mg
30 kg	30–150 mg	1.4–7.1 ml	≤ 150 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor cardiac function
• Have resuscitation equipment ready
• Correct electrolyte imbalances

Quinidine Sulfate

Quinidine

💊 Atrial tachycardia, flutter, fibrillation, ventricular tachyarrhythmias

Formulation

Tablet

200mg tablets

Dose Range

2–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–150 mg	0.1–0.8 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	12–180 mg	0.1–0.9 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	14–210 mg	0.1–1.1 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	16–240 mg	0.1–1.2 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	18–270 mg	0.1–1.4 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	20–300 mg	0.1–1.5 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	24–360 mg	0.1–1.8 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	30–450 mg	0.1–2.3 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	36–540 mg	0.2–2.7 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	40–600 mg	0.2–3.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	50–750 mg	0.3–3.8 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	60–900 mg	0.3–4.5 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor ECG for QT prolongation
• Monitor for blood disorders
• Multiple drug interactions

Verapamil

💊 Control of ventricular rate in PSVT, atrial fibrillation and flutter

Formulation

Tablet

40mg, 80mg tablets

Dose Range

0.1–0.3 mg/kg

Max Daily

8 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours oral, IV over 2 minutes

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	0.0–0.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
6 kg	1–2 mg	0.0–0.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
7 kg	1–2 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 56 mg
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 64 mg
9 kg	1–3 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 72 mg
10 kg	1–3 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 80 mg
12 kg	1–4 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 96 mg
15 kg	2–5 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 120 mg
18 kg	2–5 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	≤ 144 mg
20 kg	2–6 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	≤ 160 mg
25 kg	3–8 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	≤ 200 mg
30 kg	3–9 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	≤ 240 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in cardiogenic shock and heart block
• Avoid IV in infants with hypotension

Procainamide Hydrochloride

Procainamide

💊 Atrial flutter, fibrillation, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, ventricular ectopics

Formulation

Tablet

250mg tablets

Dose Range

50–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 3-6 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–300 mg	1.0–1.2 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	300–360 mg	1.2–1.4 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	350–420 mg	1.4–1.7 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	400–480 mg	1.6–1.9 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	450–540 mg	1.8–2.2 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	500–600 mg	2.0–2.4 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	600–720 mg	2.4–2.9 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	750–900 mg	3.0–3.6 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	900–1080 mg	3.6–4.3 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	1000–1200 mg	4.0–4.8 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	1250–1500 mg	5.0–6.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	1500–1800 mg	6.0–7.2 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for blood dyscrasias
• May cause lupus-like syndrome
• Monitor ECG

Propranolol Hydrochloride

Propranolol

💊 Tachyarrhythmias, hypertension, migraine prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

10mg, 40mg, 80mg tablets

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

4 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours oral, IV repeat in 15 min

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 20 mg
6 kg	3–6 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 24 mg
7 kg	4–7 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	≤ 28 mg
8 kg	4–8 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 32 mg
9 kg	5–9 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 36 mg
10 kg	5–10 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
12 kg	6–12 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 48 mg
15 kg	8–15 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 60 mg
18 kg	9–18 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 72 mg
20 kg	10–20 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
25 kg	13–25 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 100 mg
30 kg	15–30 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 120 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for bronchospasm
• Use with caution in asthma
• May mask hypoglycemic symptoms

Phenytoin Sodium

Phenytoin

💊 Ventricular arrhythmias, seizures

Formulation

Injection

50mg/ml in 2ml ampoule

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	30–60 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	35–70 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	40–80 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	45–90 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	50–100 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	60–120 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	75–150 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	90–180 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	100–200 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	125–250 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	150–300 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum levels
• Avoid rapid IV injection
• Monitor for hypotension during IV

Adenosine

💊 Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)

Formulation

Injection

6mg/2ml ampoule

Dose Range

0.1–0.3 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.3 mg/kg

Frequency

Rapid IV bolus, may repeat

Max Single

12 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 2 mg
6 kg	1–2 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	≤ 2 mg
7 kg	1–2 mg	0.2–0.7 ml	≤ 2 mg
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.3–0.8 ml	≤ 2 mg
9 kg	1–3 mg	0.3–0.9 ml	≤ 3 mg
10 kg	1–3 mg	0.3–1.0 ml	≤ 3 mg
12 kg	1–4 mg	0.4–1.2 ml	≤ 4 mg
15 kg	2–5 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	≤ 5 mg
18 kg	2–5 mg	0.6–1.8 ml	≤ 5 mg
20 kg	2–6 mg	0.7–2.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
25 kg	3–8 mg	0.8–2.5 ml	≤ 8 mg
30 kg	3–9 mg	1.0–3.0 ml	≤ 9 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with defibrillator support
• Must be given as rapid bolus
• Monitor ECG

Amikacin Sulfate

Amikacin

💊 Serious gram-negative infections, MDR tuberculosis

Formulation

Injection

100mg, 250mg, 500mg vials

Dose Range

15–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

20 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours IV/IM

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–100 mg	1.5–2.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
6 kg	90–120 mg	1.8–2.4 ml	≤ 120 mg
7 kg	105–140 mg	2.1–2.8 ml	≤ 140 mg
8 kg	120–160 mg	2.4–3.2 ml	≤ 160 mg
9 kg	135–180 mg	2.7–3.6 ml	≤ 180 mg
10 kg	150–200 mg	3.0–4.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
12 kg	180–240 mg	3.6–4.8 ml	≤ 240 mg
15 kg	225–300 mg	4.5–6.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
18 kg	270–360 mg	5.4–7.2 ml	≤ 360 mg
20 kg	300–400 mg	6.0–8.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
25 kg	375–500 mg	7.5–10.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
30 kg	450–600 mg	9.0–12.0 ml	≤ 600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum levels
• Monitor renal function
• Monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Kanamycin Sulfate

Kanamycin

💊 Serious gram-negative infections, MDR tuberculosis

Formulation

Injection

500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours IV/IM

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	0.5–1.1 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum levels
• Monitor renal and auditory function
• Use with caution in renal impairment

Netilmicin Sulfate

Netilmicin

💊 Serious gram-negative infections

Formulation

Injection

10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg/ml

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours IV/IM

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	30–60 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	35–70 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	40–80 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	45–90 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	50–100 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	60–120 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	75–150 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	90–180 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	100–200 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	125–250 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	150–300 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum levels
• Monitor renal function
• Adjust dose in renal impairment

Streptomycin Sulphate

Streptomycin

💊 Tuberculosis, tularemia, plague, brucellosis

Formulation

Injection

0.75gm, 1gm vials

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours or single daily dose IM

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	120–240 mg	0.2–0.3 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	140–280 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	160–320 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	180–360 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	200–400 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	240–480 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	300–600 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	360–720 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	400–800 mg	0.5–1.1 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	500–1000 mg	0.7–1.3 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	600–1200 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor auditory function
• Monitor renal function
• Use with caution in renal impairment

Tobramycin

💊 Serious gram-negative infections, Pseudomonas infections, cystic fibrosis

Formulation

Injection

20mg, 40mg, 80mg in 2ml vials

Dose Range

6–7.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

7.5 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours IV/IM

Max Single

240 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	30–38 mg	0.8–0.9 ml	≤ 38 mg
6 kg	36–45 mg	0.9–1.1 ml	≤ 45 mg
7 kg	42–53 mg	1.1–1.3 ml	≤ 53 mg
8 kg	48–60 mg	1.2–1.5 ml	≤ 60 mg
9 kg	54–68 mg	1.4–1.7 ml	≤ 68 mg
10 kg	60–75 mg	1.5–1.9 ml	≤ 75 mg
12 kg	72–90 mg	1.8–2.3 ml	≤ 90 mg
15 kg	90–113 mg	2.3–2.8 ml	≤ 113 mg
18 kg	108–135 mg	2.7–3.4 ml	≤ 135 mg
20 kg	120–150 mg	3.0–3.8 ml	≤ 150 mg
25 kg	150–188 mg	3.8–4.7 ml	≤ 188 mg
30 kg	180–225 mg	4.5–5.6 ml	≤ 225 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum levels
• Monitor renal function
• Monitor for ototoxicity

Cefaclor

💊 Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, UTIs

Formulation

Suspension

125mg, 187mg per 5ml

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	120–240 mg	4.8–9.6 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	140–280 mg	5.6–11.2 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	160–320 mg	6.4–12.8 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	180–360 mg	7.2–14.4 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	200–400 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	240–480 mg	9.6–19.2 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	300–600 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	360–720 mg	14.4–28.8 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	400–800 mg	16.0–32.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	500–1000 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	600–1200 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• May cause diarrhea
• Complete full course

Cefadroxil

💊 Skin infections, pharyngitis, UTIs

Formulation

Suspension

125mg, 250mg per 5ml

Dose Range

30–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–150 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	180–180 mg	7.2–7.2 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	210–210 mg	8.4–8.4 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	240–240 mg	9.6–9.6 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	270–270 mg	10.8–10.8 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	300–300 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	360–360 mg	14.4–14.4 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	450–450 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	540–540 mg	21.6–21.6 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	600–600 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	750–750 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	900–900 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• Use with caution in penicillin allergy

Cefazolin Sodium

Cefazolin

💊 Surgical prophylaxis, respiratory infections, bone infections

Formulation

Injection

250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

100 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6 hours IV/IM

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
6 kg	300–600 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 600 mg
7 kg	350–700 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	≤ 700 mg
8 kg	400–800 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 800 mg
9 kg	450–900 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 900 mg
10 kg	500–1000 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
12 kg	600–1200 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 1200 mg
15 kg	750–1500 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
18 kg	900–1800 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 1800 mg
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 2500 mg
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Safety not established in newborns
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Cefdinir

💊 Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections

Formulation

Suspension

125mg/5ml

Dose Range

14–14 mg/kg

Max Daily

14 mg/kg

Frequency

Once or twice daily

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	70–70 mg	2.8–2.8 ml	≤ 70 mg
6 kg	84–84 mg	3.4–3.4 ml	≤ 84 mg
7 kg	98–98 mg	3.9–3.9 ml	≤ 98 mg
8 kg	112–112 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	≤ 112 mg
9 kg	126–126 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 126 mg
10 kg	140–140 mg	5.6–5.6 ml	≤ 140 mg
12 kg	168–168 mg	6.7–6.7 ml	≤ 168 mg
15 kg	210–210 mg	8.4–8.4 ml	≤ 210 mg
18 kg	252–252 mg	10.1–10.1 ml	≤ 252 mg
20 kg	280–280 mg	11.2–11.2 ml	≤ 280 mg
25 kg	350–350 mg	14.0–14.0 ml	≤ 350 mg
30 kg	420–420 mg	16.8–16.8 ml	≤ 420 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• May cause false positive Coombs test

Cefditoren Pivoxil

Cefditoren

💊 Group A Streptococcus, respiratory infections, skin infections

Formulation

Tablet

30mg, 50mg DT tablets

Dose Range

3–3 mg/kg

Max Daily

9 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours for 5 days

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	15–15 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	≤ 45 mg
6 kg	18–18 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	≤ 54 mg
7 kg	21–21 mg	0.7–0.7 ml	≤ 63 mg
8 kg	24–24 mg	0.8–0.8 ml	≤ 72 mg
9 kg	27–27 mg	0.9–0.9 ml	≤ 81 mg
10 kg	30–30 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
12 kg	36–36 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	≤ 108 mg
15 kg	45–45 mg	1.5–1.5 ml	≤ 135 mg
18 kg	54–54 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	≤ 162 mg
20 kg	60–60 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
25 kg	75–75 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 225 mg
30 kg	90–90 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 270 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• May cause GI disturbances

Cefepime

💊 Pneumonia, febrile neutropenia, serious infections, meningitis

Formulation

Injection

250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

100–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours IV

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–750 mg	1.0–1.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	600–900 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	700–1050 mg	1.4–2.1 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	800–1200 mg	1.6–2.4 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	900–1350 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	1000–1500 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	1200–1800 mg	2.4–3.6 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	1500–2250 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	1800–2700 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	2000–3000 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	2500–3750 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	3000–4500 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for neurotoxicity
• Monitor renal function
• Use with caution in penicillin allergy

Cefoperazone

💊 Serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections, ESBL organisms

Formulation

Injection

1gm, 2gm vials

Dose Range

100–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours IV

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–750 mg	0.5–0.8 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	600–900 mg	0.6–0.9 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	700–1050 mg	0.7–1.1 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	800–1200 mg	0.8–1.2 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	900–1350 mg	0.9–1.4 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	1000–1500 mg	1.0–1.5 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	1200–1800 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	1500–2250 mg	1.5–2.3 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	1800–2700 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	2000–3000 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	2500–3750 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	3000–4500 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Does not cross blood-brain barrier
• Monitor for bleeding
• May cause disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol

Cefoperazone with Sulbactam

Cefoperazone/Sulbactam

💊 ESBL organisms, serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections

Formulation

Injection

1gm/0.5gm, 2gm/1gm vials

Dose Range

40–160 mg/kg

Max Daily

160 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-12 hours IV

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	200–800 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	≤ 800 mg
6 kg	240–960 mg	0.2–1.0 ml	≤ 960 mg
7 kg	280–1120 mg	0.3–1.1 ml	≤ 1120 mg
8 kg	320–1280 mg	0.3–1.3 ml	≤ 1280 mg
9 kg	360–1440 mg	0.4–1.4 ml	≤ 1440 mg
10 kg	400–1600 mg	0.4–1.6 ml	≤ 1600 mg
12 kg	480–1920 mg	0.5–1.9 ml	≤ 1920 mg
15 kg	600–2400 mg	0.6–2.4 ml	≤ 2400 mg
18 kg	720–2880 mg	0.7–2.9 ml	≤ 2880 mg
20 kg	800–3200 mg	0.8–3.2 ml	≤ 3200 mg
25 kg	1000–4000 mg	1.0–4.0 ml	≤ 4000 mg
30 kg	1200–4800 mg	1.2–4.8 ml	≤ 4800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for bleeding
• Sulbactam max 80mg/kg/day
• Monitor liver function

Cefotaxime Sodium

Cefotaxime

💊 Meningitis, serious infections, gonorrhea

Formulation

Injection

250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

100–200 mg/kg

Max Daily

200 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours IV/IM

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–1000 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
6 kg	600–1200 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 1200 mg
7 kg	700–1400 mg	1.4–2.8 ml	≤ 1400 mg
8 kg	800–1600 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 1600 mg
9 kg	900–1800 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 1800 mg
10 kg	1000–2000 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
12 kg	1200–2400 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 2400 mg
15 kg	1500–3000 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
18 kg	1800–3600 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 3600 mg
20 kg	2000–4000 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 4000 mg
25 kg	2500–5000 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 5000 mg
30 kg	3000–6000 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 6000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Crosses blood-brain barrier
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Cefpirome

💊 Sepsis, skin infections, immunocompromised infections, severe pneumonia

Formulation

Injection

1gm, 2gm vials

Dose Range

30–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours IV

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–300 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	180–360 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	210–420 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	240–480 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	270–540 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	300–600 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	360–720 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	450–900 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	540–1080 mg	0.5–1.1 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	600–1200 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	750–1500 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	900–1800 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for superinfection
• Use with caution in renal impairment

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Cefpodoxime

💊 Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, UTIs, enteric fever

Formulation

Suspension

50mg, 100mg per 5ml

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours with food

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	60–60 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	70–70 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	80–80 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	90–90 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	100–100 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	120–120 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	150–150 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	180–180 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	200–200 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	250–250 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	300–300 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give with food for better absorption
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Cefprozil

💊 Respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections

Formulation

Suspension

125mg, 250mg per 5ml

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	4.2–8.4 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	4.8–9.6 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	5.4–10.8 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	7.2–14.4 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	10.8–21.6 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 6 months
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Ceftazidime

💊 Pseudomonas infections, meningitis, serious gram-negative infections

Formulation

Injection

250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

100–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 8 hours IV/IM

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–750 mg	1.0–1.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	600–900 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	700–1050 mg	1.4–2.1 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	800–1200 mg	1.6–2.4 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	900–1350 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	1000–1500 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	1200–1800 mg	2.4–3.6 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	1500–2250 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	1800–2700 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	2000–3000 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	2500–3750 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	3000–4500 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Specific for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Monitor renal function

Ceftibuten

💊 Respiratory infections, otitis media, UTIs

Formulation

Capsule

400mg capsules

Dose Range

9–9 mg/kg

Max Daily

9 mg/kg

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	45–45 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	≤ 45 mg
6 kg	54–54 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	≤ 54 mg
7 kg	63–63 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	≤ 63 mg
8 kg	72–72 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	≤ 72 mg
9 kg	81–81 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	≤ 81 mg
10 kg	90–90 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	≤ 90 mg
12 kg	108–108 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	≤ 108 mg
15 kg	135–135 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	≤ 135 mg
18 kg	162–162 mg	0.4–0.4 ml	≤ 162 mg
20 kg	180–180 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	≤ 180 mg
25 kg	225–225 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	≤ 225 mg
30 kg	270–270 mg	0.7–0.7 ml	≤ 270 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• Use with caution in penicillin allergy

Ceftizoxime

💊 Serious infections, respiratory infections, UTIs, meningitis

Formulation

Injection

250mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

100–200 mg/kg

Max Daily

200 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours IV/IM

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–1000 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
6 kg	600–1200 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 1200 mg
7 kg	700–1400 mg	1.4–2.8 ml	≤ 1400 mg
8 kg	800–1600 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 1600 mg
9 kg	900–1800 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 1800 mg
10 kg	1000–2000 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
12 kg	1200–2400 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 2400 mg
15 kg	1500–3000 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
18 kg	1800–3600 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 3600 mg
20 kg	2000–4000 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 4000 mg
25 kg	2500–5000 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 5000 mg
30 kg	3000–6000 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 6000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• Use with caution in renal impairment

Ceftriaxone Sodium

Ceftriaxone

💊 Meningitis, gonorrhea, serious infections, surgical prophylaxis

Formulation

Injection

125mg, 250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

100 mg/kg

Frequency

Once or twice daily IV/IM

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
6 kg	300–600 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 600 mg
7 kg	350–700 mg	1.4–2.8 ml	≤ 700 mg
8 kg	400–800 mg	1.6–3.2 ml	≤ 800 mg
9 kg	450–900 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	≤ 900 mg
10 kg	500–1000 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
12 kg	600–1200 mg	2.4–4.8 ml	≤ 1200 mg
15 kg	750–1500 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
18 kg	900–1800 mg	3.6–7.2 ml	≤ 1800 mg
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 2500 mg
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Crosses blood-brain barrier
• Monitor for biliary sludge
• IM injection painful

Ceftriaxone with Sulbactam

Ceftriaxone/Sulbactam

💊 Serious infections, ESBL organisms, respiratory infections

Formulation

Injection

1000mg/500mg, 500mg/250mg vials

Dose Range

75–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 12 hours IV

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	375–750 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	450–900 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	525–1050 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	600–1200 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	675–1350 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	750–1500 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	900–1800 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	1125–2250 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	1350–2700 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	1500–3000 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	1875–3750 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	2250–4500 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for bleeding
• Monitor liver function

Cefuroxime Axetil

Cefuroxime

💊 Respiratory infections, meningitis, UTIs, skin infections, enteric fever

Formulation

Suspension

125mg per 5ml

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours IV/IM, every 12 hours oral

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	120–240 mg	4.8–9.6 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	140–280 mg	5.6–11.2 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	160–320 mg	6.4–12.8 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	180–360 mg	7.2–14.4 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	200–400 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	240–480 mg	9.6–19.2 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	300–600 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	360–720 mg	14.4–28.8 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	400–800 mg	16.0–32.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	500–1000 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	600–1200 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Oral form: give with or after food
• Monitor for allergic reactions

Cephalexin

💊 Skin infections, pharyngitis, otitis media, respiratory infections, UTIs

Formulation

Suspension

125mg, 250mg per 5ml

Dose Range

25–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

100 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	125–500 mg	5.0–20.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
6 kg	150–600 mg	6.0–24.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
7 kg	175–700 mg	7.0–28.0 ml	≤ 700 mg
8 kg	200–800 mg	8.0–32.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
9 kg	225–900 mg	9.0–36.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
10 kg	250–1000 mg	10.0–40.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
12 kg	300–1200 mg	12.0–48.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
15 kg	375–1500 mg	15.0–60.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
18 kg	450–1800 mg	18.0–72.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
20 kg	500–2000 mg	20.0–80.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
25 kg	625–2500 mg	25.0–100.0 ml	≤ 2500 mg
30 kg	750–3000 mg	30.0–120.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor for allergic reactions
• May cause false positive Coombs test

Norfloxacin

💊 UTI

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	50.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–90 mg	60.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–105 mg	70.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–120 mg	80.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–135 mg	90.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–150 mg	100.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–180 mg	120.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–225 mg	150.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–270 mg	180.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–300 mg	200.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–375 mg	250.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–450 mg	300.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children with history of seizures, G-6-PD deficiency. May produce pseudotumor cerebri. C/I: Epilepsy, porphyria, age <3 months.

Ofloxacin

💊 Gram-positive, Gram-negative infections including S. aureus and S. typhi

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (oral); 12 hr for 5-10mg/kg

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–105 mg	105.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–135 mg	135.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–225 mg	225.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–270 mg	270.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–375 mg	375.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Effective coverage including S. aureus and S. typhi.

Levofloxacin

💊 Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections, MDR TB. No coverage against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid concurrent use of antacids.

Nalidixic Acid

Nalidixic acid

💊 UTI

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–50 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–350 mg	350.0–350.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–400 mg	400.0–400.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–500 mg	500.0–500.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–750 mg	750.0–750.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–900 mg	900.0–900.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–1000 mg	1000.0–1000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–1250 mg	1250.0–1250.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–1500 mg	1500.0–1500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in infants below 3 months. UTI prophylaxis: 30 mg/kg/day q 12 hr.

Sparfloxacin

💊 Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–28 mg	28.0–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–32 mg	32.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Pefloxacin

💊 Effective coverage against most Gram-negative and Gram-positive including S. aureus and S. typhi

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Adjust dose in hepatic insufficiency.

Clindamycin

Clindamycin hydrochloride

💊 MRSA, anaerobic infections, P. carinii pneumonia, toxoplasma encephalitis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours (oral); 6-8 hr (IV)

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Pseudomembranous colitis. Avoid coadministration with erythromycin.

Lincomycin

💊 Gram-positive infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours (oral); 8-12 hr (IM/IV)

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
6 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
7 kg	210–420 mg	210.0–420.0 ml	—
8 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
9 kg	270–540 mg	270.0–540.0 ml	—
10 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
12 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
15 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
18 kg	540–1080 mg	540.0–1080.0 ml	—
20 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
25 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—
30 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Pseudomembranous colitis.

Clarithromycin

💊 H. pylori, chlamydiae, mycoplasma, atypical mycobacteria, M. marinum infection

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–105 mg	105.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–135 mg	135.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–225 mg	225.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–270 mg	270.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–375 mg	375.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Efficacy and safety in infants below 6 months not evaluated.

Erythromycin

💊 Gram-positive infections, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–50 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours (oral); IV over 6-8 hr

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–250 mg	150.0–250.0 ml	—
6 kg	180–300 mg	180.0–300.0 ml	—
7 kg	210–350 mg	210.0–350.0 ml	—
8 kg	240–400 mg	240.0–400.0 ml	—
9 kg	270–450 mg	270.0–450.0 ml	—
10 kg	300–500 mg	300.0–500.0 ml	—
12 kg	360–600 mg	360.0–600.0 ml	—
15 kg	450–750 mg	450.0–750.0 ml	—
18 kg	540–900 mg	540.0–900.0 ml	—
20 kg	600–1000 mg	600.0–1000.0 ml	—
25 kg	750–1250 mg	750.0–1250.0 ml	—
30 kg	900–1500 mg	900.0–1500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Roxithromycin

💊 Gram-positive infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–40 mg	25.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–48 mg	30.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–56 mg	35.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–64 mg	40.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–72 mg	45.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–80 mg	50.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–96 mg	60.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–120 mg	75.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–144 mg	90.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–160 mg	100.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–200 mg	125.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–240 mg	150.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid concomitant use with ergotamine alkaloids.

Penicillin G Benzathine

Penicillin G benzathine

💊 Secondary prophylaxis against rheumatic fever

Formulation

Injection

0.6 mega units (<6 yrs), 1.2 mega units (≥6 yrs)

Dose Range

50000–100000 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

IM every 3 weeks

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250000–500000 mg	250000.0–500000.0 ml	—
6 kg	300000–600000 mg	300000.0–600000.0 ml	—
7 kg	350000–700000 mg	350000.0–700000.0 ml	—
8 kg	400000–800000 mg	400000.0–800000.0 ml	—
9 kg	450000–900000 mg	450000.0–900000.0 ml	—
10 kg	500000–1000000 mg	500000.0–1000000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600000–1200000 mg	600000.0–1200000.0 ml	—
15 kg	750000–1500000 mg	750000.0–1500000.0 ml	—
18 kg	900000–1800000 mg	900000.0–1800000.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000000–2000000 mg	1000000.0–2000000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250000–2500000 mg	1250000.0–2500000.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500000–3000000 mg	1500000.0–3000000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Penicillin hypersensitivity.

Penicillin V

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin

💊 Rheumatic prophylaxis 250 mg BD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours (30 min before or 2 hr after food)

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–125 mg	50.0–125.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–150 mg	60.0–150.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–175 mg	70.0–175.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–200 mg	80.0–200.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–225 mg	90.0–225.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–250 mg	100.0–250.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–300 mg	120.0–300.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–375 mg	150.0–375.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–450 mg	180.0–450.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–500 mg	200.0–500.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–625 mg	250.0–625.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–750 mg	300.0–750.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• For rheumatic prophylaxis 250 mg orally twice daily.

Piperacillin

💊 Gram-negative and Gram-positive infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

200–300 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1000–1500 mg	1000.0–1500.0 ml	—
6 kg	1200–1800 mg	1200.0–1800.0 ml	—
7 kg	1400–2100 mg	1400.0–2100.0 ml	—
8 kg	1600–2400 mg	1600.0–2400.0 ml	—
9 kg	1800–2700 mg	1800.0–2700.0 ml	—
10 kg	2000–3000 mg	2000.0–3000.0 ml	—
12 kg	2400–3600 mg	2400.0–3600.0 ml	—
15 kg	3000–4500 mg	3000.0–4500.0 ml	—
18 kg	3600–5400 mg	3600.0–5400.0 ml	—
20 kg	4000–6000 mg	4000.0–6000.0 ml	—
25 kg	5000–7500 mg	5000.0–7500.0 ml	—
30 kg	6000–9000 mg	6000.0–9000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Infectious mononucleosis; penicillin or cephalosporin allergy.

Piperacillin with Tazobactam

Piperacillin/tazobactam

💊 Broad spectrum Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

300–400 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1500–2000 mg	1500.0–2000.0 ml	—
6 kg	1800–2400 mg	1800.0–2400.0 ml	—
7 kg	2100–2800 mg	2100.0–2800.0 ml	—
8 kg	2400–3200 mg	2400.0–3200.0 ml	—
9 kg	2700–3600 mg	2700.0–3600.0 ml	—
10 kg	3000–4000 mg	3000.0–4000.0 ml	—
12 kg	3600–4800 mg	3600.0–4800.0 ml	—
15 kg	4500–6000 mg	4500.0–6000.0 ml	—
18 kg	5400–7200 mg	5400.0–7200.0 ml	—
20 kg	6000–8000 mg	6000.0–8000.0 ml	—
25 kg	7500–10000 mg	7500.0–10000.0 ml	—
30 kg	9000–12000 mg	9000.0–12000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Ticarcillin with Clavulanic Acid

Ticarcillin/clavulanic acid

💊 Beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

200–300 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

3100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1000–1500 mg	1000.0–1500.0 ml	—
6 kg	1200–1800 mg	1200.0–1800.0 ml	—
7 kg	1400–2100 mg	1400.0–2100.0 ml	—
8 kg	1600–2400 mg	1600.0–2400.0 ml	—
9 kg	1800–2700 mg	1800.0–2700.0 ml	—
10 kg	2000–3000 mg	2000.0–3000.0 ml	—
12 kg	2400–3600 mg	2400.0–3600.0 ml	—
15 kg	3000–4500 mg	3000.0–4500.0 ml	—
18 kg	3600–5400 mg	3600.0–5400.0 ml	—
20 kg	4000–6000 mg	4000.0–6000.0 ml	—
25 kg	5000–7500 mg	5000.0–7500.0 ml	—
30 kg	6000–9000 mg	6000.0–9000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Sodium and potassium content is significant.

Imipenem/Cilastatin

Imipenem/cilastatin

💊 Broad spectrum Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria including ESBL producers

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

60–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	300–500 mg	300.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	360–600 mg	360.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	420–700 mg	420.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	480–800 mg	480.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	540–900 mg	540.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	600–1000 mg	600.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	720–1200 mg	720.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	900–1500 mg	900.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	1080–1800 mg	1080.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	1200–2000 mg	1200.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1500–2500 mg	1500.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1800–3000 mg	1800.0–3000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with caution in children with epilepsy.

Co-trimoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

💊 Typhoid fever, Pneumocystis carinii infection, UTI prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (TMP component)

Max Single

160 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–40 mg	25.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–48 mg	30.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–56 mg	35.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–64 mg	40.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–72 mg	45.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–80 mg	50.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–96 mg	60.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–120 mg	75.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–144 mg	90.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–160 mg	100.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–200 mg	125.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–240 mg	150.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Infants <1 month, G-6-PD deficiency.

Aztreonam

💊 Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Beta-lactamase stable. Crosses BBB. No oto or nephrotoxicity.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

90–120 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	—
6 kg	540–720 mg	540.0–720.0 ml	—
7 kg	630–840 mg	630.0–840.0 ml	—
8 kg	720–960 mg	720.0–960.0 ml	—
9 kg	810–1080 mg	810.0–1080.0 ml	—
10 kg	900–1200 mg	900.0–1200.0 ml	—
12 kg	1080–1440 mg	1080.0–1440.0 ml	—
15 kg	1350–1800 mg	1350.0–1800.0 ml	—
18 kg	1620–2160 mg	1620.0–2160.0 ml	—
20 kg	1800–2400 mg	1800.0–2400.0 ml	—
25 kg	2250–3000 mg	2250.0–3000.0 ml	—
30 kg	2700–3600 mg	2700.0–3600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended <1 week age.

Chlorophenicol

Chloramphenicol

💊 Serious bacterial infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–700 mg	350.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor blood levels (15-30 μg/ml). Grey baby syndrome in neonates. C/I: Blood dyscrasias, premature infants <14 days, porphyria.

Furazolidone

💊 Bacterial and protozoal infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

6–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
6 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	—
7 kg	42–42 mg	42.0–42.0 ml	—
8 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	—
9 kg	54–54 mg	54.0–54.0 ml	—
10 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
12 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	—
15 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
18 kg	108–108 mg	108.0–108.0 ml	—
20 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
25 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
30 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Carcinogenic and mutagenic. C/I: Infants <1 month, G-6-PD deficiency.

Linezolid

💊 Vancomycin resistant enterococci, MRSA

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–140 mg	140.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–160 mg	160.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–400 mg	400.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–500 mg	500.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give IV over 30-120 min. SE: lactic acidosis, seizures, hepatic/renal dysfunction, bone marrow suppression.

Colistin Sulfate

Colistin sulfate (Oral)

💊 Gram-negative infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–75 mg	25.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–90 mg	30.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–105 mg	35.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–120 mg	40.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–135 mg	45.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–150 mg	50.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–180 mg	60.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–225 mg	75.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–270 mg	90.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–300 mg	100.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–375 mg	125.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–450 mg	150.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.

Doxycycline

💊 Chronic bronchitis, brucellosis, chlamydia, mycoplasma, rickettsia, ehrlichiosis, cholera, acne. Tick borne rickettsia 2.2 mg/kg q12hr.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–25 mg	10.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–30 mg	12.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–35 mg	14.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–40 mg	16.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–45 mg	18.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–50 mg	20.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–60 mg	24.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–75 mg	30.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–90 mg	36.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–100 mg	40.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–125 mg	50.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–150 mg	60.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 8 years due to risk of teeth staining and growth retardation.

Minocycline

💊 Bacterial infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once then q 12 hours

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–56 mg	28.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–64 mg	32.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–96 mg	48.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–144 mg	72.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 8 years. C/I: Renal failure.

Nitrofurantoin

💊 UTI. Prophylaxis 1-2 mg/kg at bedtime.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–7 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours with meals

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–35 mg	25.0–35.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–42 mg	30.0–42.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–49 mg	35.0–49.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–56 mg	40.0–56.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–63 mg	45.0–63.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–70 mg	50.0–70.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–84 mg	60.0–84.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–105 mg	75.0–105.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–126 mg	90.0–126.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–140 mg	100.0–140.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–175 mg	125.0–175.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–210 mg	150.0–210.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Impaired renal function, G-6-PD deficiency, age <1 month.

Teicoplanin

💊 Gram-positive cocci including MRSA. Crosses BBB.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

q 12 hr x 3 doses then q 24 hr

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Decrease dose from day 4 in renal failure.

Tigecycline

💊 MRSA, Gram-negative MDR, Acinetobacter ESBL, carbapenem-resistant S. aureus

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Loading then maintenance

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–8 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	—
6 kg	6–9 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–11 mg	7.0–10.5 ml	—
8 kg	8–12 mg	8.0–12.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–14 mg	9.0–13.5 ml	—
10 kg	10–15 mg	10.0–15.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–18 mg	12.0–18.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–23 mg	15.0–22.5 ml	—
18 kg	18–27 mg	18.0–27.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–30 mg	20.0–30.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–38 mg	25.0–37.5 ml	—
30 kg	30–45 mg	30.0–45.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity.

Tetracycline

Tetracycline hydrochloride

💊 Broad spectrum bacterial infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

25–50 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
6 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
7 kg	175–350 mg	175.0–350.0 ml	—
8 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
9 kg	225–450 mg	225.0–450.0 ml	—
10 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
12 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
15 kg	375–750 mg	375.0–750.0 ml	—
18 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
20 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
25 kg	625–1250 mg	625.0–1250.0 ml	—
30 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 8 years. C/I: <8 yr, SLE, hypersensitivity. SE: GI disturbances, C. difficile diarrhea.

Acenocoumarol

💊 Anticoagulation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

4 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	0–2 mg	0.5–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	1–3 mg	0.8–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	1–4 mg	0.9–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	1–4 mg	1.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–5 mg	1.3–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	2–6 mg	1.5–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Maintain prothrombin time 1.5x normal.

Phenindione

💊 Thromboembolism

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–20 mg	2.5–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–24 mg	3.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–28 mg	3.5–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–32 mg	4.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–36 mg	4.5–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–40 mg	5.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–48 mg	6.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–60 mg	7.5–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–72 mg	9.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–80 mg	10.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–100 mg	12.5–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–120 mg	15.0–120.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Wararfarin

Warfarin

💊 Anticoagulation, DVT prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.34 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (adjust to maintain PT 2-3 INR)

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–2 mg	0.3–1.7 ml	—
6 kg	0–2 mg	0.3–2.0 ml	—
7 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–2.4 ml	—
8 kg	0–3 mg	0.4–2.7 ml	—
9 kg	0–3 mg	0.5–3.1 ml	—
10 kg	1–3 mg	0.5–3.4 ml	—
12 kg	1–4 mg	0.6–4.1 ml	—
15 kg	1–5 mg	0.8–5.1 ml	—
18 kg	1–6 mg	0.9–6.1 ml	—
20 kg	1–7 mg	1.0–6.8 ml	—
25 kg	1–9 mg	1.3–8.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–10 mg	1.5–10.2 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Adjust dose to maintain desired prothrombin time.

Clobazam

💊 Complex partial, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, absence attacks, myoclonic seizures, Lennox-Gestaut syndrome, febrile seizure prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once or twice daily

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–5 mg	0.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–6 mg	0.6–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–7 mg	0.7–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	1–8 mg	0.8–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–9 mg	0.9–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	1–10 mg	1.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–12 mg	1.2–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–15 mg	1.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–18 mg	1.8–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	2–20 mg	2.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–25 mg	2.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–30 mg	3.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Myasthenia gravis, benzodiazepine hypersensitivity. Max 1 mg/kg/day for febrile seizure prophylaxis.

Diazepam

💊 Status epilepticus, muscle spasms due to tetanus, febrile seizures, anxiety. Neonatal tetanus: 0.5-5.0 mg/kg q2-4hr.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Status epilepticus: repeat q 3-5 min (max <5yr: 5mg, >5yr: 10mg total)

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	1.2–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	1.4–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	2–4 mg	1.6–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–5 mg	1.8–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	2–5 mg	2.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–6 mg	2.4–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	3–8 mg	3.0–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	4–9 mg	3.6–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	4–10 mg	4.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–13 mg	5.0–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	6–15 mg	6.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Rapid IV bolus may cause apnea. C/I: Porphyria.

Ethosuximide

💊 Absence attacks

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–105 mg	105.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–135 mg	135.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–225 mg	225.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–270 mg	270.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–375 mg	375.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• <6 yr max 500 mg/day; >6 yr max 1500 mg/day.

Fosphenytoin

Fosphenytoin sodium

💊 Status epilepticus, tonic-clonic seizures, partial seizures

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

q 6-8 hr IV/IM; loading 15-20 mg/kg IV

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–30 mg	20.0–30.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–36 mg	24.0–36.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–42 mg	28.0–42.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–48 mg	32.0–48.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–54 mg	36.0–54.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–60 mg	40.0–60.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–72 mg	48.0–72.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–90 mg	60.0–90.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–108 mg	72.0–108.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–120 mg	80.0–120.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–150 mg	100.0–150.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–180 mg	120.0–180.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Water soluble prodrug of phenytoin. Max IV infusion 3 mg/kg/min.

Gabapentin

💊 Partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

800 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–300 mg	75.0–300.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–360 mg	90.0–360.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–420 mg	105.0–420.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–480 mg	120.0–480.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–540 mg	135.0–540.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–600 mg	150.0–600.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–720 mg	180.0–720.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–900 mg	225.0–900.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–1080 mg	270.0–1080.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–1200 mg	300.0–1200.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–1500 mg	375.0–1500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–1800 mg	450.0–1800.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 2 years.

Lacosamide

💊 Refractory partial-onset seizures, diabetic neuropathy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–12 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–60 mg	5.0–60.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–72 mg	6.0–72.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–84 mg	7.0–84.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–96 mg	8.0–96.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–108 mg	9.0–108.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–120 mg	10.0–120.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–144 mg	12.0–144.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–180 mg	15.0–180.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–216 mg	18.0–216.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–240 mg	20.0–240.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–300 mg	25.0–300.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–360 mg	30.0–360.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Lamotrigine

💊 Partial seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, generalized seizures, atypical absence, atonic, myoclonic seizures. First-line for absence seizures.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (slow titration)

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–75 mg	25.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–90 mg	30.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–105 mg	35.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–120 mg	40.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–135 mg	45.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–150 mg	50.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–180 mg	60.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–225 mg	75.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–270 mg	90.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–300 mg	100.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–375 mg	125.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–450 mg	150.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Life-threatening skin rash risk. C/I: Significant hepatic disease.

Levetiracetam

💊 Refractory partial seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, absence attacks, astatic myoclonic seizures (LGS). Can be given to newborns.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (increase 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks)

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–300 mg	50.0–300.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–360 mg	60.0–360.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–420 mg	70.0–420.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–480 mg	80.0–480.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–540 mg	90.0–540.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–600 mg	100.0–600.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–720 mg	120.0–720.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–900 mg	150.0–900.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–1080 mg	180.0–1080.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–1200 mg	200.0–1200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–1500 mg	250.0–1500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–1800 mg	300.0–1800.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Lorazepam

💊 Status epilepticus, myoclonus, partial epilepsy, infantile spasms, insomnia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

q 4-8 hr (sedation); max 4 mg/dose IV

Max Single

4 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Low risk of hypotension and respiratory depression. Longer duration vs diazepam.

Midazolam

💊 Status epilepticus, sedation during mechanical ventilation, acute seizure control

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Status epilepticus: bolus then 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/hr infusion

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	2–2 mg	1.6–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	4–4 mg	3.6–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid with erythromycin. Intranasal 0.3 mg/kg, buccal 0.3 mg/kg for acute seizure control.

Nitrazepam

💊 Myoclonus, partial epilepsy, infantile spasms, insomnia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours or single dose at night

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–6 mg	1.8–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–7 mg	2.1–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	2–8 mg	2.4–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	3–9 mg	2.7–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	3–10 mg	3.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	4–12 mg	3.6–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	5–15 mg	4.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	5–18 mg	5.4–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	6–20 mg	6.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	8–25 mg	7.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	9–30 mg	9.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Therapeutic level 15-40 mg/l.

Paraldehyde

💊 Uncontrolled status epilepticus

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.3 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

q 4-6 hours (deep IM or PR with coconut oil)

Max Single

8 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–1.8 ml	—
7 kg	1–2 mg	0.7–2.1 ml	—
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–2.4 ml	—
9 kg	1–3 mg	0.9–2.7 ml	—
10 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–3.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–4 mg	1.2–3.6 ml	—
15 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–4.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–5 mg	1.8–5.4 ml	—
20 kg	2–6 mg	2.0–6.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–8 mg	2.5–7.5 ml	—
30 kg	3–9 mg	3.0–9.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Proctitis and abscess at injection site. Use glass syringe. C/I: Pulmonary and hepatic disease.

Phenobarbitone

Phenobarbitone sodium

💊 Neonatal seizures, tonic-clonic, partial seizures, status epilepticus, febrile convulsions prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Loading 15-20 mg/kg IV over 15-20 min; maintenance 3-5 mg/kg/day q 12 hr or single dose

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–100 mg	75.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–120 mg	90.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–140 mg	105.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–160 mg	120.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–180 mg	135.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–300 mg	225.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–500 mg	375.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Therapeutic level 15-40 mg/l. C/I: Porphyria, hepatic and renal disease, severe asthma.

Primidone

💊 Partial and tonic clonic seizures

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours

Max Single

750 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–125 mg	50.0–125.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–150 mg	60.0–150.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–175 mg	70.0–175.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–200 mg	80.0–200.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–225 mg	90.0–225.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–250 mg	100.0–250.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–300 mg	120.0–300.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–375 mg	150.0–375.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–450 mg	180.0–450.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–500 mg	200.0–500.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–625 mg	250.0–625.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–750 mg	300.0–750.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Start at 1/3 to 1/2 of initial dose. Newborn: 12-20 mg/kg/day q 6-12 hr.

Pyridoxine

💊 Pyridoxine dependent seizures

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (maintenance)

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–700 mg	350.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give 50-100 mg/dose IM or rapid IV under EEG control.

Thiopental

💊 Uncontrolled status epilepticus (requires mechanical ventilation)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Loading then 2-10 mg/kg/hr continuous infusion

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Topiramate

💊 Refractory partial seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, absence seizures, Lennox-Gastaut, West syndrome, migraine prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (gradually increased over 2 weeks)

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–40 mg	5.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–48 mg	6.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–56 mg	7.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–64 mg	8.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–72 mg	9.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–80 mg	10.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–96 mg	12.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–120 mg	15.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–144 mg	18.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–160 mg	20.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–200 mg	25.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–240 mg	30.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: anorexia, weight loss, dizziness, glaucoma, metabolic acidosis, ataxia, renal calculi.

Valproate Sodium

Valproate sodium

💊 Broad spectrum: generalized tonic-clonic, partial seizures, absence attacks, myoclonic, atonic, frequent febrile seizures, Lennox-Gestaut, West syndrome, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours (start 10-15 mg/kg/day, max 60 mg/kg/day)

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–300 mg	50.0–300.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–360 mg	60.0–360.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–420 mg	70.0–420.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–480 mg	80.0–480.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–540 mg	90.0–540.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–600 mg	100.0–600.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–720 mg	120.0–720.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–900 mg	150.0–900.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–1080 mg	180.0–1080.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–1200 mg	200.0–1200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–1500 mg	250.0–1500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–1800 mg	300.0–1800.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Active liver disease, urea cycle disorders. SE: hepatic/renal dysfunction, Reye-like syndrome, bleeding, alopecia.

Vigabatrin

💊 Resistant partial seizures, infantile spasms (especially tuberous sclerosis), Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. First-line for infantile spasms with steroids.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (gradually increase by 30 mg/kg every 5 days)

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–750 mg	250.0–750.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–900 mg	300.0–900.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–1050 mg	350.0–1050.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–1200 mg	400.0–1200.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–1350 mg	450.0–1350.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1500 mg	500.0–1500.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1800 mg	600.0–1800.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–2250 mg	750.0–2250.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–2700 mg	900.0–2700.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–3000 mg	1000.0–3000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–3750 mg	1250.0–3750.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–4500 mg	1500.0–4500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Stop if no response in 2 weeks. SE: weight gain, hyperkinesia, visual field defects, retinopathy.

Zonisamide

💊 Partial and tonic-clonic seizures, atypical absences, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–56 mg	28.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–64 mg	32.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–96 mg	48.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–144 mg	72.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 16 years.

Lorazepam (Status)

Lorazepam

💊 Uncontrolled status epilepticus

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

0.05-0.1 mg/kg/dose IV over 2-5 min; may repeat after 10-15 min

Max Single

4 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Risk of hypotension and respiratory depression is low.

Chlorpromazine (Antiemetic)

Chlorpromazine

💊 Intractable hiccups, agitation, chorea

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours

Max Single

75 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 1 year. Max <5yr: 40 mg/day, >5yr: 75 mg/day.

Dimenhydrinate

💊 Motion sickness, vertigo, radiation or chemotherapy induced nausea

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–35 mg	35.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–125 mg	125.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 2 years. Max 2-6yr: 75 mg/day, 6-12yr: 150 mg/day.

Granisetron

💊 Chemotherapy induced emesis (10-15x more potent than ondansetron)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

q 15-30 min before chemotherapy or single 40 μg/kg/dose

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide hydrochloride

💊 GERD, GI dysmotility, galactagogue. Chemotherapy induced emesis 2-3 mg/kg/dose.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–4 mg	0.5–4.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–5 mg	0.6–4.8 ml	—
7 kg	1–6 mg	0.7–5.6 ml	—
8 kg	1–6 mg	0.8–6.4 ml	—
9 kg	1–7 mg	0.9–7.2 ml	—
10 kg	1–8 mg	1.0–8.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–10 mg	1.2–9.6 ml	—
15 kg	2–12 mg	1.5–12.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–14 mg	1.8–14.4 ml	—
20 kg	2–16 mg	2.0–16.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–20 mg	2.5–20.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–24 mg	3.0–24.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Risk of extrapyramidal side effects. C/I: Epilepsy, pheochromocytoma. Avoid below 18 years.

Palonosetron

💊 Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, post-operative

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.005–0.01 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Single dose (250 μg for chemo, 75 μg post-op)

Max Single

1.5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.0–0.1 ml	—
10 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
12 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
15 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
18 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
20 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
25 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
30 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Intestinal obstruction or ileus.

Prochlorperazine

💊 Nausea and vomiting

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.4–0.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	—
7 kg	3–3 mg	2.8–2.8 ml	—
8 kg	3–3 mg	3.2–3.2 ml	—
9 kg	4–4 mg	3.6–3.6 ml	—
10 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
12 kg	5–5 mg	4.8–4.8 ml	—
15 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
18 kg	7–7 mg	7.2–7.2 ml	—
20 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	—
25 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
30 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: Extrapyramidal symptoms or orthostatic hypotension can occur.

Promethazine (Antiemetic)

Promethazine theoclate

💊 Motion sickness

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Administer first dose 1-2 hr before travel. C/I: Children <2 yr, asthma, sleep apnea.

Trifluoperazine

💊 Nausea and vomiting due to radiation sickness and chemotherapy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Extrapyramidal symptoms common. C/I: Comatose state, hepatic damage, children <3 yr, bone marrow depression.

Amphotericin B

💊 Candidemia, aspergillosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, leishmaniasis, fungal endocarditis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.25–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily IV infusion over 4-6 hr

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–5 mg	1.3–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–6 mg	1.5–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–7 mg	1.8–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	2–8 mg	2.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–9 mg	2.3–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	3–10 mg	2.5–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	3–12 mg	3.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	4–15 mg	3.8–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	5–18 mg	4.5–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	5–20 mg	5.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	6–25 mg	6.3–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	8–30 mg	7.5–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor serum potassium, hepatic and renal toxicity. Change IV site frequently to prevent phlebitis. Liposomal 1-5 mg/kg/day.

Caspofungin

💊 Invasive candidiasis, aspergillosis resistant/intolerant to amphotericin B, empirical therapy in febrile neutropenic patients

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (70 mg/m² on day 1, then 50 mg/m²/day, max 70 mg/day)

Max Single

70 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, thrombophlebitis, dystonia.

Clotrimazole

💊 Oral and vaginal candidiasis, ringworm infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

3–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Topical application

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
6 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
7 kg	21–42 mg	21.0–42.0 ml	—
8 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
9 kg	27–54 mg	27.0–54.0 ml	—
10 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
12 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	—
15 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
18 kg	54–108 mg	54.0–108.0 ml	—
20 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
25 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
30 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Fluconazole

💊 Candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis, prophylaxis in immunocompromised. Invasive systemic candidiasis 6-12 mg/kg/day.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

3–12 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	15–60 mg	15.0–60.0 ml	—
6 kg	18–72 mg	18.0–72.0 ml	—
7 kg	21–84 mg	21.0–84.0 ml	—
8 kg	24–96 mg	24.0–96.0 ml	—
9 kg	27–108 mg	27.0–108.0 ml	—
10 kg	30–120 mg	30.0–120.0 ml	—
12 kg	36–144 mg	36.0–144.0 ml	—
15 kg	45–180 mg	45.0–180.0 ml	—
18 kg	54–216 mg	54.0–216.0 ml	—
20 kg	60–240 mg	60.0–240.0 ml	—
25 kg	75–300 mg	75.0–300.0 ml	—
30 kg	90–360 mg	90.0–360.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: dizziness, skin rash, abdominal pain, hepatic dysfunction.

Flucytosine

💊 Systemic yeast infections (Candida, Cryptococcus) - always combine with amphotericin B

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–150 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

8000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–750 mg	250.0–750.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–900 mg	300.0–900.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–1050 mg	350.0–1050.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–1200 mg	400.0–1200.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–1350 mg	450.0–1350.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1500 mg	500.0–1500.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1800 mg	600.0–1800.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–2250 mg	750.0–2250.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–2700 mg	900.0–2700.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–3000 mg	1000.0–3000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–3750 mg	1250.0–3750.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–4500 mg	1500.0–4500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Adjust dose in renal dysfunction. Do not use as single agent. Max 8 gm/day.

Griseofulvin

💊 Dermatophyte infections (skin, hair, nails). Double dose in onychomycosis.

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-12 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–75 mg	25.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–90 mg	30.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–105 mg	35.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–120 mg	40.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–135 mg	45.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–150 mg	50.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–180 mg	60.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–225 mg	75.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–270 mg	90.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–300 mg	100.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–375 mg	125.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–450 mg	150.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Take with meals. For nails 6-12 weeks minimum.

Hamycin

💊 Oral thrush

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Local application after each feed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Itraconazole

💊 Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, aspergillosis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once or twice daily

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in children below 12 years. SE: nonspecific GI side effects, raised liver enzymes, hypokalemia. Avoid with midazolam, cisapride, quinidine.

Ketoconazole

💊 Systemic fungal infections, cutaneous dermatophytes

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

3.3–6.6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily after meals

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	17–33 mg	16.5–33.0 ml	—
6 kg	20–40 mg	19.8–39.6 ml	—
7 kg	23–46 mg	23.1–46.2 ml	—
8 kg	26–53 mg	26.4–52.8 ml	—
9 kg	30–59 mg	29.7–59.4 ml	—
10 kg	33–66 mg	33.0–66.0 ml	—
12 kg	40–79 mg	39.6–79.2 ml	—
15 kg	50–99 mg	49.5–99.0 ml	—
18 kg	59–119 mg	59.4–118.8 ml	—
20 kg	66–132 mg	66.0–132.0 ml	—
25 kg	83–165 mg	82.5–165.0 ml	—
30 kg	99–198 mg	99.0–198.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor liver function tests. SE: suppression of testosterone and glucocorticoid secretion. C/I: hepatic impairment.

Miconazole

💊 Systemic yeast infections (Candida, Cryptococcus)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours (IV); 2.5-5 ml BD-TDS (oral)

Max Single

3600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• IV dose diluted with isotonic saline or 5% dextrose over 30-60 min. Local phlebitis common.

Terbinafine

Terbinafine hydrochloride

💊 Fungal infections of skin, nails and hair

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

250 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–40 mg	25.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–48 mg	30.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–56 mg	35.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–64 mg	40.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–72 mg	45.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–80 mg	50.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–96 mg	60.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–120 mg	75.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–144 mg	90.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–160 mg	100.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–200 mg	125.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–240 mg	150.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 2 years. SE: diarrhea, nausea, skin irritation, leucopenia.

Voriconazole

💊 Invasive aspergillosis, candidemia in non-neutropenic patients, fluconazole resistant Candida infections

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (loading 6 mg/kg q 12 hr x 24 hr)

Max Single

300 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–56 mg	28.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–64 mg	32.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–96 mg	48.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–144 mg	72.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: skin rash, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity.

Astemizole

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily on empty stomach

Max Single

30 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	2–2 mg	1.6–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	4–4 mg	3.6–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Porphyria, long QT syndromes, epilepsy.

Azatadine

Azatadine maleate

💊 Allergic conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Twice daily

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine maleate

💊 Allergic conditions, anaphylactic shock adjunct (0.8 mg/kg SC/IM/IV up to 4 times/day)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.35–0.35 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	—
6 kg	2–2 mg	2.1–2.1 ml	—
7 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	—
8 kg	3–3 mg	2.8–2.8 ml	—
9 kg	3–3 mg	3.1–3.1 ml	—
10 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	—
12 kg	4–4 mg	4.2–4.2 ml	—
15 kg	5–5 mg	5.3–5.3 ml	—
18 kg	6–6 mg	6.3–6.3 ml	—
20 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	—
25 kg	9–9 mg	8.8–8.8 ml	—
30 kg	11–11 mg	10.5–10.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max 40 mg/day.

Clemastine

Clemastine fumarate

💊 Allergic rhinitis, skin allergy, conjunctivitis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Twice daily

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 1 year. C/I: Narrow angle glaucoma.

Cyproheptadine

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride

💊 Appetite stimulant, skin allergy, migraine prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.25–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours

Max Single

32 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–4 mg	1.8–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	2–4 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–5 mg	2.3–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	4–8 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	6–13 mg	6.3–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max 2-6yr: 12 mg/day, 7-14yr: 16 mg/day. C/I: Glaucoma, urinary retention, asthma, MAOI therapy.

Desloratadine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–25 mg	5.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–30 mg	6.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–35 mg	7.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–40 mg	8.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–45 mg	9.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–50 mg	10.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–60 mg	12.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–75 mg	15.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–90 mg	18.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–100 mg	20.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–125 mg	25.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–150 mg	30.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid in children below 1 year.

Dimethindene

Dimethindene maleate

💊 Urticaria, angioedema, rhinitis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours or SR twice daily

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Epilepsy, urinary retention.

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

💊 Allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, phenothiazine overdose (1-2 mg/kg IV slowly)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–35 mg	35.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–125 mg	125.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: With MAOIs, asthma, narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention. Max 300 mg/24 hr.

Ebastine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	2–2 mg	1.6–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	4–4 mg	3.6–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Cardiac arrhythmias.

Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine hydrochloride

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions (chronic idiopathic urticaria)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

120 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–300 mg	75.0–300.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–360 mg	90.0–360.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–420 mg	105.0–420.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–480 mg	120.0–480.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–540 mg	135.0–540.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–600 mg	150.0–600.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–720 mg	180.0–720.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–900 mg	225.0–900.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–1080 mg	270.0–1080.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–1200 mg	300.0–1200.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–1500 mg	375.0–1500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–1800 mg	450.0–1800.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Flu-like symptoms, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth.

Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride

💊 Anxiety, pruritis, urticaria, sedation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6 hours (oral); 0.5-1 mg/kg/dose q 4-6 hr IM

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–14 mg	14.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–16 mg	16.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in infants below 6 months, acute porphyria, ECG changes.

Ketotifen

💊 Prophylaxis of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Twice daily

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Start at low dose and increase to max 1 mg BD.

Levocetirizine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.125–2.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once or twice daily

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–13 mg	0.6–12.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–15 mg	0.8–15.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–18 mg	0.9–17.5 ml	—
8 kg	1–20 mg	1.0–20.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–23 mg	1.1–22.5 ml	—
10 kg	1–25 mg	1.3–25.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–30 mg	1.5–30.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–38 mg	1.9–37.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–45 mg	2.3–45.0 ml	—
20 kg	3–50 mg	2.5–50.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–63 mg	3.1–62.5 ml	—
30 kg	4–75 mg	3.8–75.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 2 years.

Methdilazine

Methdilazine hydrochloride

💊 Pruritis, neurodermatitis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–4 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	2–4 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Above 3 years only. C/I: Coma, jaundice with levodopa, bone marrow depression.

Mizolastine

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Hypokalemia, long QT, significant bradycardia.

Pheniramine

Pheniramine maleate

💊 Allergic conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8 hours

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–4 mg	3.5–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–5 mg	4.5–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Epilepsy, asthma, neonates.

Pseudoephedrine

💊 Nasal decongestion

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

240 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	28–28 mg	28.0–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	32–32 mg	32.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max 240 mg/day.

Triprolidine

Triprolidine hydrochloride

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic skin conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–1.25 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 4-6 hours

Max Single

2.5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–6 mg	1.5–6.3 ml	—
6 kg	2–8 mg	1.8–7.5 ml	—
7 kg	2–9 mg	2.1–8.8 ml	—
8 kg	2–10 mg	2.4–10.0 ml	—
9 kg	3–11 mg	2.7–11.3 ml	—
10 kg	3–13 mg	3.0–12.5 ml	—
12 kg	4–15 mg	3.6–15.0 ml	—
15 kg	5–19 mg	4.5–18.8 ml	—
18 kg	5–23 mg	5.4–22.5 ml	—
20 kg	6–25 mg	6.0–25.0 ml	—
25 kg	8–31 mg	7.5–31.3 ml	—
30 kg	9–38 mg	9.0–37.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max depends on age group. Below 2 yr: max 1.25 mg/day; 2-4 yr: 2.5 mg/day; 4-6 yr: 3.75 mg/day; 6-12 yr: 10 mg/day.

Amiloride

💊 Hypertension (often with thiazide or loop diuretic)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.4–0.6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12-24 hours

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–3 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–4 mg	2.4–3.6 ml	—
7 kg	3–4 mg	2.8–4.2 ml	—
8 kg	3–5 mg	3.2–4.8 ml	—
9 kg	4–5 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	—
10 kg	4–6 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	—
12 kg	5–7 mg	4.8–7.2 ml	—
15 kg	6–9 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	—
18 kg	7–11 mg	7.2–10.8 ml	—
20 kg	8–12 mg	8.0–12.0 ml	—
25 kg	10–15 mg	10.0–15.0 ml	—
30 kg	12–18 mg	12.0–18.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Hyperkalemia, impaired renal function.

Amlodipine

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12-24 hours

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–3 mg	0.3–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–3 mg	0.3–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	0–4 mg	0.4–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	0–4 mg	0.4–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	0–5 mg	0.5–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	1–5 mg	0.5–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–6 mg	0.6–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	1–8 mg	0.8–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–9 mg	0.9–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	1–10 mg	1.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–13 mg	1.3–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–15 mg	1.5–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Atenolol

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–10 mg	2.5–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–12 mg	3.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–14 mg	3.5–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–16 mg	4.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–18 mg	4.5–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–20 mg	5.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–24 mg	6.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–30 mg	7.5–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–36 mg	9.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–40 mg	10.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–50 mg	12.5–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–60 mg	15.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Bradycardia, heart block, congestive cardiac failure, bronchial asthma, peripheral arterial disease.

Captopril

💊 High renin hypertension, congestive heart failure

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours (1 hr before meals)

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–30 mg	2.5–30.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–36 mg	3.0–36.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–42 mg	3.5–42.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–48 mg	4.0–48.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–54 mg	4.5–54.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–60 mg	5.0–60.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–72 mg	6.0–72.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–90 mg	7.5–90.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–108 mg	9.0–108.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–120 mg	10.0–120.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–150 mg	12.5–150.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–180 mg	15.0–180.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with diuretic and/or beta blocker. Monitor WBC and renal functions. C/I: Aortic stenosis, renal failure, porphyria, bilateral renal artery stenosis.

Carvedilol

💊 Hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Twice daily (start 6.25 mg BD, max 50 mg/day)

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Asthma, sinus bradycardia, heart block, sick-sinus syndrome, severe liver disease.

Clonidine

Clonidine hydrochloride

💊 Hypertension, ADHD, migraine prophylaxis, narcotic withdrawal

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours (taper gradually to avoid rebound hypertension)

Max Single

0.3 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–125 mg	75.0–125.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–150 mg	90.0–150.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–175 mg	105.0–175.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–200 mg	120.0–200.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–225 mg	135.0–225.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–250 mg	150.0–250.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–300 mg	180.0–300.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–375 mg	225.0–375.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–450 mg	270.0–450.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–500 mg	300.0–500.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–625 mg	375.0–625.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–750 mg	450.0–750.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Rebound hypertension if abruptly stopped. SE: dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, fatigue.

Diazoxide

💊 Hypertensive crisis, intractable neonatal hypoglycaemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

3–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

PO q 8-12 hr; IV: repeat in 20 min if needed

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	15–75 mg	15.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	18–90 mg	18.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	21–105 mg	21.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	24–120 mg	24.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	27–135 mg	27.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	30–150 mg	30.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	36–180 mg	36.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	45–225 mg	45.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	54–270 mg	54.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	60–300 mg	60.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	75–375 mg	75.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	90–450 mg	90.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• IV for hypertensive crisis: 1-3 mg/kg IV up to 150 mg; repeat q 5-15 min.

Enalapril

Enalapril maleate

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12-24 hours

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–5 mg	0.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–6 mg	0.6–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–7 mg	0.7–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	1–8 mg	0.8–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–9 mg	0.9–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	1–10 mg	1.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–12 mg	1.2–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–15 mg	1.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–18 mg	1.8–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	2–20 mg	2.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–25 mg	2.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–30 mg	3.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: fatigue, hypotension, cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema. C/I: Aortic stenosis, bilateral renal artery stenosis, GFR <30 ml/min.

Hydralazine

Hydralazine hydrochloride

💊 Hypertension especially with renal involvement

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–7 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours (oral); q 6 hr IV/IM for crisis (max 2 mg/kg/dose)

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–35 mg	2.5–35.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–42 mg	3.0–42.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–49 mg	3.5–49.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–56 mg	4.0–56.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–63 mg	4.5–63.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–70 mg	5.0–70.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–84 mg	6.0–84.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–105 mg	7.5–105.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–126 mg	9.0–126.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–140 mg	10.0–140.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–175 mg	12.5–175.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–210 mg	15.0–210.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Liver disease, pheochromocytoma, depression, MAOI use.

Labetalol

💊 Hypertension, hypertensive crisis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–3 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 12 hours (oral); IV crisis: 0.25-1 mg/kg over 2 min

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–15 mg	5.0–15.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–18 mg	6.0–18.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–21 mg	7.0–21.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–24 mg	8.0–24.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–27 mg	9.0–27.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–30 mg	10.0–30.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–36 mg	12.0–36.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–45 mg	15.0–45.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–54 mg	18.0–54.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–60 mg	20.0–60.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–75 mg	25.0–75.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–90 mg	30.0–90.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Asthmatics, heart failure, hypoglycemic states.

Lisinopril

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.07–0.07 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.4 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.4 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	—
8 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	—
9 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–0.7 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.8–0.8 ml	—
15 kg	1–1 mg	1.1–1.1 ml	—
18 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–1.3 ml	—
20 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–1.4 ml	—
25 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	—
30 kg	2–2 mg	2.1–2.1 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Aortic and renal artery stenosis, renal dysfunction, collagen vascular disease, hyperkalemia.

Losartan

💊 Hypertension (>6 yrs)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.7–1.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
6 kg	4–8 mg	4.2–8.4 ml	—
7 kg	5–10 mg	4.9–9.8 ml	—
8 kg	6–11 mg	5.6–11.2 ml	—
9 kg	6–13 mg	6.3–12.6 ml	—
10 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
12 kg	8–17 mg	8.4–16.8 ml	—
15 kg	11–21 mg	10.5–21.0 ml	—
18 kg	13–25 mg	12.6–25.2 ml	—
20 kg	14–28 mg	14.0–28.0 ml	—
25 kg	18–35 mg	17.5–35.0 ml	—
30 kg	21–42 mg	21.0–42.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Methyldopa

💊 Hypertension (especially in pregnancy)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-8 hours

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–200 mg	25.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–240 mg	30.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–280 mg	35.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–320 mg	40.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–360 mg	45.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–400 mg	50.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–480 mg	60.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–600 mg	75.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–720 mg	90.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–800 mg	100.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–1000 mg	125.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–1200 mg	150.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Liver disease, pheochromocytoma, depression, MAOI use.

Metoprolol

💊 Hypertension, cyanotic spells (0.1 mg/kg over 2-5 min q 5-10 min)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours (for cyanotic spells 0.1 mg/kg over 2-5 min)

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–20 mg	5.0–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–24 mg	6.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–28 mg	7.0–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–32 mg	8.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–36 mg	9.0–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–40 mg	10.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–48 mg	12.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–60 mg	15.0–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–72 mg	18.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–80 mg	20.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–100 mg	25.0–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–120 mg	30.0–120.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Sinus bradycardia, heart block, sick-sinus syndrome, pheochromocytoma, congestive cardiac failure.

Minoxidil

💊 Severe hypertension (refractory)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.25 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (increase stepwise every 24 hr)

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.3 ml	—
6 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–1.5 ml	—
7 kg	1–2 mg	1.4–1.8 ml	—
8 kg	2–2 mg	1.6–2.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–2.3 ml	—
10 kg	2–3 mg	2.0–2.5 ml	—
12 kg	2–3 mg	2.4–3.0 ml	—
15 kg	3–4 mg	3.0–3.8 ml	—
18 kg	4–5 mg	3.6–4.5 ml	—
20 kg	4–5 mg	4.0–5.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–6 mg	5.0–6.3 ml	—
30 kg	6–8 mg	6.0–7.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• SE: Hypertrichosis, pericardial effusion.

Prazosin

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (start 2.5 mg, increase up to 5-10 mg, max 20 mg)

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended for children.

Phentolamine

💊 Hypertensive crisis during pheochromocytoma surgery

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As needed for hypertensive crisis during pheochromocytoma surgery

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Propranolol (Antihypertensive)

Propranolol

💊 Hypertension, tachyarrhythmias, essential tremors, anxiety, migraine prophylaxis, portal hypertension, capillary hemangioma

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 6-12 hours (hypertension); 2-6 mg/kg/day q 6-8 hr (arrhythmia/cyanotic spells)

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–20 mg	2.5–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–24 mg	3.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–28 mg	3.5–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–32 mg	4.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–36 mg	4.5–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–40 mg	5.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–48 mg	6.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–60 mg	7.5–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–72 mg	9.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–80 mg	10.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–100 mg	12.5–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–120 mg	15.0–120.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Bronchial asthma, congestive heart failure, heart block.

Ramipril

💊 Hypertension

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (start 1.25-6.25 mg/day, increase up to 20 mg/day)

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–3 mg	0.3–3.0 ml	—
6 kg	0–4 mg	0.3–3.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–4 mg	0.4–4.2 ml	—
8 kg	0–5 mg	0.4–4.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–5 mg	0.5–5.4 ml	—
10 kg	1–6 mg	0.5–6.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–7 mg	0.6–7.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–9 mg	0.8–9.0 ml	—
18 kg	1–11 mg	0.9–10.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–12 mg	1.0–12.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–15 mg	1.3–15.0 ml	—
30 kg	2–18 mg	1.5–18.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Hypersensitivity with any ACE inhibitor.

Reserpine

💊 Hypertension, hypertensive encephalopathy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.02–0.07 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Every 8-12 hours; hypertensive encephalopathy 0.07 mg/kg IM (max 1 mg)

Max Single

0.25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.4 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.4 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.5 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.7 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	—
15 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.1 ml	—
18 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.3 ml	—
20 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.4 ml	—
25 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–1.8 ml	—
30 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–2.1 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Depression, active peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis.

Sodium Nitroprusside

Sodium nitroprusside

💊 Hypertensive crisis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Continuous IV infusion (0.3-8 μg/kg/min)

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–40 mg	1.5–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–48 mg	1.8–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–56 mg	2.1–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	2–64 mg	2.4–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	3–72 mg	2.7–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	3–80 mg	3.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	4–96 mg	3.6–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	5–120 mg	4.5–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	5–144 mg	5.4–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	6–160 mg	6.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	8–200 mg	7.5–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	9–240 mg	9.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Cyanide toxicity. C/I: Increased intracranial pressure, severe hepatic impairment.

Artemether

💊 Severe falciparum malaria (when other alternatives unavailable)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1.6–3.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily IM (3.2 mg/kg on day 1, then 1.6 mg/kg daily for 4 days)

Max Single

80 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
6 kg	10–19 mg	9.6–19.2 ml	—
7 kg	11–22 mg	11.2–22.4 ml	—
8 kg	13–26 mg	12.8–25.6 ml	—
9 kg	14–29 mg	14.4–28.8 ml	—
10 kg	16–32 mg	16.0–32.0 ml	—
12 kg	19–38 mg	19.2–38.4 ml	—
15 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
18 kg	29–58 mg	28.8–57.6 ml	—
20 kg	32–64 mg	32.0–64.0 ml	—
25 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
30 kg	48–96 mg	48.0–96.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: G-6-PD deficiency, immunocompromised patients. Shift to oral as soon as feasible.

Artesunate

💊 Severe falciparum malaria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2.4–2.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

2.4 mg/kg at 0, 12, 24 hr then once daily for 7 days

Max Single

120 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—
6 kg	14–14 mg	14.4–14.4 ml	—
7 kg	17–17 mg	16.8–16.8 ml	—
8 kg	19–19 mg	19.2–19.2 ml	—
9 kg	22–22 mg	21.6–21.6 ml	—
10 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	—
12 kg	29–29 mg	28.8–28.8 ml	—
15 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	—
18 kg	43–43 mg	43.2–43.2 ml	—
20 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	—
25 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
30 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

Clofazimine

💊 Leprosy (MDT: multi-bacillary and pauci-bacillary)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

1 mg/kg/day; 4-6 mg/kg once a month; Lepra reaction 100 mg BD-TDS for 21 days

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–30 mg	5.0–30.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–36 mg	6.0–36.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–42 mg	7.0–42.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–48 mg	8.0–48.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–54 mg	9.0–54.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–60 mg	10.0–60.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–72 mg	12.0–72.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–90 mg	15.0–90.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–108 mg	18.0–108.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–120 mg	20.0–120.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–150 mg	25.0–150.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–180 mg	30.0–180.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause skin pigmentation which may resolve after stopping.

Dapsone

💊 Leprosy (MDT)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily (start low dose, increase weekly; 50 mg twice weekly for adults)

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• G6PD deficiency may cause dose-related hemolysis. SE: hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, agranulocytosis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus erythematosus, peripheral neuropathy.

Rifampicin (Antileprosy)

Rifampicin

💊 Leprosy (MDT multi-bacillary and pauci-bacillary)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Once daily empty stomach

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• C/I: Hepatic damage, hypersensitivity.

Mefloquine

💊 P. falciparum malaria (drug resistant), prophylaxis of chloroquine-resistant malaria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

25 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1250 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–125 mg	75.0–125.0 ml	≤ 125 mg
6 kg	90–150 mg	90.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
7 kg	105–175 mg	105.0–175.0 ml	≤ 175 mg
8 kg	120–200 mg	120.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
9 kg	135–225 mg	135.0–225.0 ml	≤ 225 mg
10 kg	150–250 mg	150.0–250.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
12 kg	180–300 mg	180.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
15 kg	225–375 mg	225.0–375.0 ml	≤ 375 mg
18 kg	270–450 mg	270.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
20 kg	300–500 mg	300.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
25 kg	375–625 mg	375.0–625.0 ml	≤ 625 mg
30 kg	450–750 mg	450.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• G6PD deficiency; CNS effects

Primaquine

💊 Radical cure P. vivax/ovale; gametocytocidal for P. falciparum

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.25–0.7 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

15 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–4 mg	1.3–3.5 ml	—
6 kg	2–4 mg	1.5–4.2 ml	—
7 kg	2–5 mg	1.8–4.9 ml	—
8 kg	2–6 mg	2.0–5.6 ml	—
9 kg	2–6 mg	2.3–6.3 ml	—
10 kg	3–7 mg	2.5–7.0 ml	—
12 kg	3–8 mg	3.0–8.4 ml	—
15 kg	4–11 mg	3.8–10.5 ml	—
18 kg	5–13 mg	4.5–12.6 ml	—
20 kg	5–14 mg	5.0–14.0 ml	—
25 kg	6–18 mg	6.3–17.5 ml	—
30 kg	8–21 mg	7.5–21.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• G6PD deficiency contraindicated

Pyrimethamine

💊 Toxoplasmosis (with sulfadiazine), malaria (with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

1 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
6 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
7 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	≤ 7 mg
8 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
9 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
10 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
12 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
15 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg
18 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
20 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
25 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	≤ 25 mg
30 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Bone marrow suppression; give folinic acid for prolonged use

Chloroquine phosphate

💊 P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale; chloroquine-sensitive P. falciparum; amebiasis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

25 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	≤ 125 mg
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	≤ 175 mg
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	≤ 225 mg
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	≤ 375 mg
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	≤ 625 mg
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 750 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• G6PD deficiency; retinal toxicity

Lumefantrine

💊 Combined with artemether for P. falciparum malaria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

480 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Use in combination therapy only

Quinine dihydrochloride

💊 Severe falciparum malaria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Lethal hypotension if rapid IV; cinchonism; hypoglycemia; QT prolongation; G6PD deficiency; reduce dose in renal failure

Quinine sulfate

💊 Uncomplicated chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum (preferably with tetracycline, clindamycin, or sulfadiazine)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	210–210 mg	210.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	270–270 mg	270.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	540–540 mg	540.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	750–750 mg	750.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	900–900 mg	900.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• QT prolongation; hypoglycemia; tinnitus

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine

💊 Chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum (in combination with artesunate)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

1 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
6 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
7 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	≤ 7 mg
8 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
9 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
10 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
12 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
15 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg
18 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
20 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
25 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	≤ 25 mg
30 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for long-term prophylaxis; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; sulfa allergy

Pyridostigmine bromide

💊 Myasthenia gravis; infants of myasthenic mothers

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.8 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.9 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.1 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.2 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.3 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–1.8 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–2.3 ml	—
18 kg	1–3 mg	0.9–2.7 ml	—
20 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–3.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–4 mg	1.3–3.8 ml	—
30 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–4.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Titrate dose; use atropine for muscarinic side effects

Edrophonium chloride

💊 Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis; reversal of non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.04–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.2 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–1.0 ml	≤ 1 mg
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–1.2 ml	≤ 1 mg
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.4 ml	≤ 1 mg
8 kg	0–2 mg	0.3–1.6 ml	≤ 2 mg
9 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–1.8 ml	≤ 2 mg
10 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–2.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
12 kg	0–2 mg	0.5–2.4 ml	≤ 2 mg
15 kg	1–3 mg	0.6–3.0 ml	≤ 3 mg
18 kg	1–4 mg	0.7–3.6 ml	≤ 4 mg
20 kg	1–4 mg	0.8–4.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
25 kg	1–5 mg	1.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
30 kg	1–6 mg	1.2–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Keep atropine ready; may precipitate cholinergic crisis, arrhythmia, bronchospasm; contraindicated in GI/GU obstruction

Neostigmine

💊 Myasthenia gravis; neonatal myasthenia; reversal of neuromuscular blockade

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.01–0.04 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.4 ml	—
10 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.4 ml	—
12 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.5 ml	—
15 kg	0–1 mg	0.1–0.6 ml	—
18 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.7 ml	—
20 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	—
25 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.0 ml	—
30 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.2 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in intestinal/urinary obstruction

Dehydroemetine dihydrochloride

💊 Amebic liver abscess, invasive amebiasis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1.5–1.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

1.5 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

90 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	≤ 8 mg
6 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
7 kg	11–11 mg	10.5–10.5 ml	≤ 11 mg
8 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
9 kg	14–14 mg	13.5–13.5 ml	≤ 14 mg
10 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg
12 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
15 kg	23–23 mg	22.5–22.5 ml	≤ 23 mg
18 kg	27–27 mg	27.0–27.0 ml	≤ 27 mg
20 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
25 kg	38–38 mg	37.5–37.5 ml	≤ 38 mg
30 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	≤ 45 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Renal and cardiac toxicity; cardiotoxic

Di-iodohydroxyquin

💊 Asymptomatic intestinal amebiasis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	210–280 mg	210.0–280.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	240–320 mg	240.0–320.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	360–480 mg	360.0–480.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	540–720 mg	540.0–720.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	600–800 mg	600.0–800.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	750–1000 mg	750.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	900–1200 mg	900.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Iodine allergy; hepatic damage; avoid in pregnancy

Miltefosine

💊 Visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2.5–2.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

2.5 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	13–13 mg	12.5–12.5 ml	≤ 13 mg
6 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg
7 kg	18–18 mg	17.5–17.5 ml	≤ 18 mg
8 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
9 kg	23–23 mg	22.5–22.5 ml	≤ 23 mg
10 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	≤ 25 mg
12 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
15 kg	38–38 mg	37.5–37.5 ml	≤ 38 mg
18 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	≤ 45 mg
20 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
25 kg	63–63 mg	62.5–62.5 ml	≤ 63 mg
30 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	≤ 75 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Teratogenic; GI side effects; monitor renal function

Quinacrine hydrochloride

💊 Giardiasis (course may repeat after 15 days)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

20 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
6 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
7 kg	140–140 mg	140.0–140.0 ml	≤ 140 mg
8 kg	160–160 mg	160.0–160.0 ml	≤ 160 mg
9 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
10 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
12 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
15 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
18 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
20 kg	400–400 mg	400.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
25 kg	500–500 mg	500.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
30 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Yellow skin discoloration; GI upset; psychosis

Secnidazole

💊 Intestinal amebiasis, giardiasis; severe invasive disease for 5 days

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	210–210 mg	210.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	270–270 mg	270.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	450–450 mg	450.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	540–540 mg	540.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	750–750 mg	750.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	900–900 mg	900.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Nausea, metallic taste, urticaria, cholestatic hepatitis

Sodium stibogluconate

💊 Visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis; up to 60 days for resistant cases

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

20 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

850 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
6 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
7 kg	140–140 mg	140.0–140.0 ml	≤ 140 mg
8 kg	160–160 mg	160.0–160.0 ml	≤ 160 mg
9 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
10 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
12 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
15 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
18 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
20 kg	400–400 mg	400.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
25 kg	500–500 mg	500.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
30 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor QT interval; cardiotoxic; pancreatitis; arthralgia

Pentamidine isethionate

💊 Antimony-resistant leishmaniasis; Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

4 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

300 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
6 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
7 kg	28–28 mg	28.0–28.0 ml	≤ 28 mg
8 kg	32–32 mg	32.0–32.0 ml	≤ 32 mg
9 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
10 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
12 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
15 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
18 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
20 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
25 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
30 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Hypotension, renal damage, hypoglycemia, diabetes risk, Torsade de pointes

Tinidazole

💊 Giardiasis (50 mg/kg single dose), amebiasis (60 mg/kg/day x 3 days)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–60 mg/kg

Max Daily

60 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–300 mg	250.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
6 kg	300–360 mg	300.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
7 kg	350–420 mg	350.0–420.0 ml	≤ 420 mg
8 kg	400–480 mg	400.0–480.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
9 kg	450–540 mg	450.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
10 kg	500–600 mg	500.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
12 kg	600–720 mg	600.0–720.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
15 kg	750–900 mg	750.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
18 kg	900–1080 mg	900.0–1080.0 ml	≤ 1080 mg
20 kg	1000–1200 mg	1000.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
25 kg	1250–1500 mg	1250.0–1500.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
30 kg	1500–1800 mg	1500.0–1800.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• GI upset; metallic taste; avoid in pregnancy

Drotaverine hydrochloride

💊 Intestinal/biliary/renal colic; abdominal pain

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

80 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Use with caution in liver/kidney impairment

Hyoscine butylbromide

💊 Intestinal/biliary colic; renal colic

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in glaucoma

Dicyclomine hydrochloride

💊 Infantile colic; intestinal colic; GI spasm; irritable colon

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated <6 months; anticholinergic effects

Oxyphenonium bromide

💊 GI spasm; peptic ulcer adjunct

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.8–0.8 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.8 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
6 kg	5–5 mg	4.8–4.8 ml	≤ 5 mg
7 kg	6–6 mg	5.6–5.6 ml	≤ 6 mg
8 kg	6–6 mg	6.4–6.4 ml	≤ 6 mg
9 kg	7–7 mg	7.2–7.2 ml	≤ 7 mg
10 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
12 kg	10–10 mg	9.6–9.6 ml	≤ 10 mg
15 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
18 kg	14–14 mg	14.4–14.4 ml	≤ 14 mg
20 kg	16–16 mg	16.0–16.0 ml	≤ 16 mg
25 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
30 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	≤ 24 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, dizziness

Pipenzolate methyl bromide

💊 GI spasm in children; abdominal colic

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

15 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Anticholinergic side effects

Simethicone

💊 Antiflatulent; infant colic; bloating; gas

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

125 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Generally safe

Anti-Rh(D) immune globulin

💊 Prevention of Rh(D) sensitization; Rh-negative mothers; twin pregnancy (double dose)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–700 mg	350.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Must be Rh-positive baby; indirect Coombs negative; hypersensitivity

Polyvalent anti-snake venom serum

💊 Snake bite (krait, cobra, Russell's viper, saw-scaled viper); 5 vials mild, 5-15 moderate, 15-20 severe; children may need 1.5x

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–50 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–250 mg	50.0–250.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–300 mg	60.0–300.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–350 mg	70.0–350.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–400 mg	80.0–400.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–450 mg	90.0–450.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–500 mg	100.0–500.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–600 mg	120.0–600.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–750 mg	150.0–750.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–900 mg	180.0–900.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–1000 mg	200.0–1000.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–1250 mg	250.0–1250.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–1500 mg	300.0–1500.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Horse serum allergy; administer steroids/antihistamines; test intradermally first

Diphtheria antitoxin (Equine)

💊 Diphtheria treatment: 20,000-40,000 units pharyngeal/laryngeal (<48hr); 40,000-60,000 nasopharyngeal; 80,000-120,000 extensive (>3 days with neck swelling)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

500–2000 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2500–10000 mg	2500.0–10000.0 ml	—
6 kg	3000–12000 mg	3000.0–12000.0 ml	—
7 kg	3500–14000 mg	3500.0–14000.0 ml	—
8 kg	4000–16000 mg	4000.0–16000.0 ml	—
9 kg	4500–18000 mg	4500.0–18000.0 ml	—
10 kg	5000–20000 mg	5000.0–20000.0 ml	—
12 kg	6000–24000 mg	6000.0–24000.0 ml	—
15 kg	7500–30000 mg	7500.0–30000.0 ml	—
18 kg	9000–36000 mg	9000.0–36000.0 ml	—
20 kg	10000–40000 mg	10000.0–40000.0 ml	—
25 kg	12500–50000 mg	12500.0–50000.0 ml	—
30 kg	15000–60000 mg	15000.0–60000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Horse serum sensitivity

Human immunoglobulins (HIG)

💊 Prophylaxis of viral diseases, burns, bacterial infections, primary immunodeficiency (300-400 mg/kg IM q3-4wks); measles prophylaxis (0.3 ml/kg IM within 6 days); hepatitis A (0.02-0.04 ml/kg IM within 14 days)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–400 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–2000 mg	1.5–2000.0 ml	—
6 kg	2–2400 mg	1.8–2400.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–2800 mg	2.1–2800.0 ml	—
8 kg	2–3200 mg	2.4–3200.0 ml	—
9 kg	3–3600 mg	2.7–3600.0 ml	—
10 kg	3–4000 mg	3.0–4000.0 ml	—
12 kg	4–4800 mg	3.6–4800.0 ml	—
15 kg	5–6000 mg	4.5–6000.0 ml	—
18 kg	5–7200 mg	5.4–7200.0 ml	—
20 kg	6–8000 mg	6.0–8000.0 ml	—
25 kg	8–10000 mg	7.5–10000.0 ml	—
30 kg	9–12000 mg	9.0–12000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• No role for chickenpox, polio, mumps prophylaxis; caution in IgA deficiency

Human hepatitis B immunoglobulins (HBIG)

💊 Post-exposure prophylaxis (40 units/kg); neonates of HBsAg-positive mothers 0.5-1 ml within 12 hours (up to 72 hrs) with HBV vaccine

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.06–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	1.1–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.8–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give at different site from vaccine

High dose IV immunoglobulins

💊 Life-threatening infections, immunodeficiency, chronic ITP, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Kawasaki disease, Rh-isoimmunization; immunodeficiency 2 ml/kg q24hr; severe infection 3-5 ml/kg/day x 3 days; Kawasaki 2 g/kg single dose

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

400–2000 mg/kg

Max Daily

2000 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2000–10000 mg	2000.0–10000.0 ml	≤ 10000 mg
6 kg	2400–12000 mg	2400.0–12000.0 ml	≤ 12000 mg
7 kg	2800–14000 mg	2800.0–14000.0 ml	≤ 14000 mg
8 kg	3200–16000 mg	3200.0–16000.0 ml	≤ 16000 mg
9 kg	3600–18000 mg	3600.0–18000.0 ml	≤ 18000 mg
10 kg	4000–20000 mg	4000.0–20000.0 ml	≤ 20000 mg
12 kg	4800–24000 mg	4800.0–24000.0 ml	≤ 24000 mg
15 kg	6000–30000 mg	6000.0–30000.0 ml	≤ 30000 mg
18 kg	7200–36000 mg	7200.0–36000.0 ml	≤ 36000 mg
20 kg	8000–40000 mg	8000.0–40000.0 ml	≤ 40000 mg
25 kg	10000–50000 mg	10000.0–50000.0 ml	≤ 50000 mg
30 kg	12000–60000 mg	12000.0–60000.0 ml	≤ 60000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Aseptic meningitis, headache, thrombosis risk; monitor IgG levels

Human rabies specific immunoglobulins (HRIG)

💊 Post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies (20 units/kg); infiltrate wound; rest IM in gluteal region or lateral thigh

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for previously immunized patients

Tetanus antitoxin (Equine)

💊 Prophylaxis: 3,000-5,000 units SC/IM; therapeutic: 10,000 units IM/IV; intrathecal: 250 units q24hr x 3

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

500–2000 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2500–10000 mg	2500.0–10000.0 ml	—
6 kg	3000–12000 mg	3000.0–12000.0 ml	—
7 kg	3500–14000 mg	3500.0–14000.0 ml	—
8 kg	4000–16000 mg	4000.0–16000.0 ml	—
9 kg	4500–18000 mg	4500.0–18000.0 ml	—
10 kg	5000–20000 mg	5000.0–20000.0 ml	—
12 kg	6000–24000 mg	6000.0–24000.0 ml	—
15 kg	7500–30000 mg	7500.0–30000.0 ml	—
18 kg	9000–36000 mg	9000.0–36000.0 ml	—
20 kg	10000–40000 mg	10000.0–40000.0 ml	—
25 kg	12500–50000 mg	12500.0–50000.0 ml	—
30 kg	15000–60000 mg	15000.0–60000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Horse serum reaction; test sensitivity before use

Human tetanus specific immunoglobulins (HTIG)

💊 Prophylaxis: 250 IU IM (>24hrs or contaminated wound: 500 IU); therapeutic: 30-300 units/kg IV; intrathecal: 250 units single dose

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

250–500 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Single dose IM (multiple sites)

Max Single

10000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
6 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—
7 kg	1750–3500 mg	1750.0–3500.0 ml	—
8 kg	2000–4000 mg	2000.0–4000.0 ml	—
9 kg	2250–4500 mg	2250.0–4500.0 ml	—
10 kg	2500–5000 mg	2500.0–5000.0 ml	—
12 kg	3000–6000 mg	3000.0–6000.0 ml	—
15 kg	3750–7500 mg	3750.0–7500.0 ml	—
18 kg	4500–9000 mg	4500.0–9000.0 ml	—
20 kg	5000–10000 mg	5000.0–10000.0 ml	—
25 kg	6250–12500 mg	6250.0–12500.0 ml	—
30 kg	7500–15000 mg	7500.0–15000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not licensed for IV/intrathecal in US

Varicella zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG)

💊 Post-exposure prophylaxis for varicella: 125 units/kg IM within 48-96 hours; neonates of mothers with chickenpox 5 days before to 48 hrs after delivery; immunocompromised children; preterm infants

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

100–200 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
6 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
7 kg	700–1400 mg	700.0–1400.0 ml	—
8 kg	800–1600 mg	800.0–1600.0 ml	—
9 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—
10 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	—
12 kg	1200–2400 mg	1200.0–2400.0 ml	—
15 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—
18 kg	1800–3600 mg	1800.0–3600.0 ml	—
20 kg	2000–4000 mg	2000.0–4000.0 ml	—
25 kg	2500–5000 mg	2500.0–5000.0 ml	—
30 kg	3000–6000 mg	3000.0–6000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not indicated if mother has herpes zoster

Capreomycin

💊 MDR tuberculosis (second line)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	105.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	135.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	225.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	270.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	375.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Ototoxicity; nephrotoxicity; hypokalemia

Cycloserine

💊 MDR tuberculosis (second line, bacteriostatic)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

250 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in epilepsy, renal failure; CNS toxicity; seizures

Ethambutol

💊 Tuberculosis (first line combination); atypical mycobacteria

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–25 mg/kg

Max Daily

25 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–125 mg	75.0–125.0 ml	≤ 125 mg
6 kg	90–150 mg	90.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
7 kg	105–175 mg	105.0–175.0 ml	≤ 175 mg
8 kg	120–200 mg	120.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
9 kg	135–225 mg	135.0–225.0 ml	≤ 225 mg
10 kg	150–250 mg	150.0–250.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
12 kg	180–300 mg	180.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
15 kg	225–375 mg	225.0–375.0 ml	≤ 375 mg
18 kg	270–450 mg	270.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
20 kg	300–500 mg	300.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
25 kg	375–625 mg	375.0–625.0 ml	≤ 625 mg
30 kg	450–750 mg	450.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Optic neuritis; red-green color blindness; visual acuity monitoring

Ethionamide

💊 MDR tuberculosis (second line)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

750 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–100 mg	75.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–120 mg	90.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–140 mg	105.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–160 mg	120.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–180 mg	135.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–300 mg	225.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–500 mg	375.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity; GI intolerance; hypothyroidism

Isoniazid (INH)

💊 Tuberculosis (first line); prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

7–14 mg/kg

Max Daily

14 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

300 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	≤ 70 mg
6 kg	42–84 mg	42.0–84.0 ml	≤ 84 mg
7 kg	49–98 mg	49.0–98.0 ml	≤ 98 mg
8 kg	56–112 mg	56.0–112.0 ml	≤ 112 mg
9 kg	63–126 mg	63.0–126.0 ml	≤ 126 mg
10 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	≤ 140 mg
12 kg	84–168 mg	84.0–168.0 ml	≤ 168 mg
15 kg	105–210 mg	105.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
18 kg	126–252 mg	126.0–252.0 ml	≤ 252 mg
20 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
25 kg	175–350 mg	175.0–350.0 ml	≤ 350 mg
30 kg	210–420 mg	210.0–420.0 ml	≤ 420 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity; peripheral neuropathy (pyridoxine deficiency) - give B6; lupus

Para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS)

💊 MDR tuberculosis (second/third line)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

200–400 mg/kg

Max Daily

400 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
6 kg	1200–2400 mg	1200.0–2400.0 ml	≤ 2400 mg
7 kg	1400–2800 mg	1400.0–2800.0 ml	≤ 2800 mg
8 kg	1600–3200 mg	1600.0–3200.0 ml	≤ 3200 mg
9 kg	1800–3600 mg	1800.0–3600.0 ml	≤ 3600 mg
10 kg	2000–4000 mg	2000.0–4000.0 ml	≤ 4000 mg
12 kg	2400–4800 mg	2400.0–4800.0 ml	≤ 4800 mg
15 kg	3000–6000 mg	3000.0–6000.0 ml	≤ 6000 mg
18 kg	3600–7200 mg	3600.0–7200.0 ml	≤ 7200 mg
20 kg	4000–8000 mg	4000.0–8000.0 ml	≤ 8000 mg
25 kg	5000–10000 mg	5000.0–10000.0 ml	≤ 10000 mg
30 kg	6000–12000 mg	6000.0–12000.0 ml	≤ 12000 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• GI intolerance; hepatotoxicity; crystalluria; sulfa-like reactions

Prothionamide

💊 MDR tuberculosis (second line)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–100 mg	75.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–120 mg	90.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–140 mg	105.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–160 mg	120.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–180 mg	135.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–300 mg	225.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–500 mg	375.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity; GI intolerance; hypothyroidism

Pyrazinamide

💊 Tuberculosis (first line, intensive phase); DOTS

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	210–280 mg	210.0–280.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	240–320 mg	240.0–320.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	360–480 mg	360.0–480.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	540–720 mg	540.0–720.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	600–800 mg	600.0–800.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	750–1000 mg	750.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	900–1200 mg	900.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity; hyperuricemia; arthralgia

Rifampicin

💊 Tuberculosis; H. influenzae type b prophylaxis; N. meningitidis prophylaxis; cat scratch disease

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

20 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	≤ 140 mg
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	≤ 160 mg
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Hepatotoxicity; orange discoloration of secretions; many drug interactions

Aciclovir (Acyclovir)

💊 Neonatal HSV (10 mg/kg IV q8h x 14-21d); HSV encephalitis (10 mg/kg IV q8h x 21d); varicella immunocompetent (80 mg/kg/d q6h x 5d); herpes zoster immunocompromised (80 mg/kg/d q8h x 7-10d)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–80 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

800 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–400 mg	50.0–400.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–480 mg	60.0–480.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–560 mg	70.0–560.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–640 mg	80.0–640.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–720 mg	90.0–720.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–800 mg	100.0–800.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–960 mg	120.0–960.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–1200 mg	150.0–1200.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–1440 mg	180.0–1440.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–1600 mg	200.0–1600.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–2000 mg	250.0–2000.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–2400 mg	300.0–2400.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Renal toxicity if rapid IV; give over 1 hour; for varicella within 24h of rash onset; not indicated <2 yr for varicella

Adefovir dipivoxil

💊 Chronic lamivudine-resistant HBV

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	2–3 mg	1.8–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	2–4 mg	2.1–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	2–4 mg	2.4–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	3–5 mg	2.7–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	3–5 mg	3.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	4–6 mg	3.6–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	5–8 mg	4.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	5–9 mg	5.4–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	6–10 mg	6.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	8–13 mg	7.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	9–15 mg	9.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Nephrotoxicity; lactic acidosis

Vidarabine (Adenine arabinoside)

💊 Neonatal HSV (15-30 mg/kg/day IV x 10-21 days)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	105–210 mg	105.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	135–270 mg	135.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	225–450 mg	225.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	270–540 mg	270.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	375–750 mg	375.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• GI upset; tremor; bone marrow suppression

Amantadine hydrochloride

💊 Prophylaxis and treatment of influenza A; drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

8 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
6 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
7 kg	28–56 mg	28.0–56.0 ml	≤ 56 mg
8 kg	32–64 mg	32.0–64.0 ml	≤ 64 mg
9 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
10 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
12 kg	48–96 mg	48.0–96.0 ml	≤ 96 mg
15 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
18 kg	72–144 mg	72.0–144.0 ml	≤ 144 mg
20 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	≤ 160 mg
25 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
30 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in epilepsy; CNS effects; avoid in renal impairment

Foscarnet

💊 CMV retinitis in AIDS (180 mg/kg/d q8h IV x 21d induction, then 90-120 mg/kg/d maintenance); acyclovir-resistant HSV/zoster in immunocompromised

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

120–180 mg/kg

Max Daily

180 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

3600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	600–900 mg	600.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
6 kg	720–1080 mg	720.0–1080.0 ml	≤ 1080 mg
7 kg	840–1260 mg	840.0–1260.0 ml	≤ 1260 mg
8 kg	960–1440 mg	960.0–1440.0 ml	≤ 1440 mg
9 kg	1080–1620 mg	1080.0–1620.0 ml	≤ 1620 mg
10 kg	1200–1800 mg	1200.0–1800.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
12 kg	1440–2160 mg	1440.0–2160.0 ml	≤ 2160 mg
15 kg	1800–2700 mg	1800.0–2700.0 ml	≤ 2700 mg
18 kg	2160–3240 mg	2160.0–3240.0 ml	≤ 3240 mg
20 kg	2400–3600 mg	2400.0–3600.0 ml	≤ 3600 mg
25 kg	3000–4500 mg	3000.0–4500.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg
30 kg	3600–5400 mg	3600.0–5400.0 ml	≤ 5400 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Nephrotoxicity; seizures; dyselectrolytemia; QT prolongation

Ganciclovir

💊 CMV retinitis/pneumonitis in immunocompromised (10 mg/kg q12h IV x 14-21d); prophylaxis CMV in transplant (10 mg/kg q12h x 7d then 5 mg/kg/d PO x 100d); severe CMV pneumonitis (30 mg/kg q8h)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–150 mg	50.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	60–180 mg	60.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	70–210 mg	70.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	80–240 mg	80.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	90–270 mg	90.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	100–300 mg	100.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	120–360 mg	120.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	150–450 mg	150.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	180–540 mg	180.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	200–600 mg	200.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	250–750 mg	250.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	300–900 mg	300.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Bone marrow suppression; neutropenia; thrombocytopenia; nephrotoxicity

Trifluridine

💊 Herpes simplex conjunctivitis/keratitis (1 drop q2h until reepithelialization, then q4h; max 5-9 drops/day)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–4 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	2–4 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Local irritation; corneal punctate keratopathy

Valganciclovir

💊 CMV prophylaxis in post-transplant (15-18 mg/kg q6h x 100d); CMV retinitis induction (900 mg q12h x 21d, then 900 mg q24h maintenance)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–18 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

900 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–90 mg	75.0–90.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–108 mg	90.0–108.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–126 mg	105.0–126.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–144 mg	120.0–144.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–162 mg	135.0–162.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–180 mg	150.0–180.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–216 mg	180.0–216.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–270 mg	225.0–270.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–324 mg	270.0–324.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–360 mg	300.0–360.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–450 mg	375.0–450.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–540 mg	450.0–540.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Same as ganciclovir; bone marrow suppression; teratogenic

Zanamivir

💊 Treatment and prophylaxis of influenza A and B including H1N1 (>7 yr): treatment 10 mg q12h x 5d (within 48h); prophylaxis 10 mg q24h x 10 days (within 36h of exposure)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Severe bronchospasm in reactive airway disease; dizziness; angioedema

Didanosine (DDI)

💊 HIV infection; neonatal dose up to 90 days: 50 mg/m2 q12h; pediatric: 120 mg/m2 q12h

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–120 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–600 mg	250.0–600.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–720 mg	300.0–720.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–840 mg	350.0–840.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–960 mg	400.0–960.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–1080 mg	450.0–1080.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1200 mg	500.0–1200.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1440 mg	600.0–1440.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–1800 mg	750.0–1800.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–2160 mg	900.0–2160.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–2400 mg	1000.0–2400.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–3000 mg	1250.0–3000.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–3600 mg	1500.0–3600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Pancreatitis; peripheral neuropathy; optic neuritis; give 30 min before or 2 hr after meals

Efavirenz (EFV)

💊 HIV infection: 10-15 kg: 200 mg OD; 15-20 kg: 250 mg; 20-25 kg: 300 mg; 25-32.5 kg: 350 mg; 32.5-40 kg: 400 mg; >40 kg: 600 mg. Oral suspension 30% higher

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

15–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	75–100 mg	75.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	90–120 mg	90.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	105–140 mg	105.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	120–160 mg	120.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	135–180 mg	135.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	225–300 mg	225.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	375–500 mg	375.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Severe CNS/psychiatric symptoms; rash; teratogenic; avoid in pregnancy

Lamivudine (3TC)

💊 HIV infection (combination therapy with zidovudine and/or other antiretrovirals); HBV infection; neonates 4 mg/kg/d q12h; children 4 mg/kg q12h

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

4–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

4 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

150 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
6 kg	24–24 mg	24.0–24.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
7 kg	28–28 mg	28.0–28.0 ml	≤ 28 mg
8 kg	32–32 mg	32.0–32.0 ml	≤ 32 mg
9 kg	36–36 mg	36.0–36.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
10 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
12 kg	48–48 mg	48.0–48.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
15 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
18 kg	72–72 mg	72.0–72.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
20 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
25 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
30 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Lactic acidosis; hepatomegaly; pancreatitis

Lopinavir + Ritonavir

💊 HIV infection (protease inhibitor): 7-15 kg: lopinavir 12 mg/kg + ritonavir 3 mg/kg q12h; 15-40 kg: lopinavir 10 mg/kg + ritonavir 2.5 mg/kg q12h; >12 yr: 400 mg lopinavir + 100 mg ritonavir q12h

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	50.0–75.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–90 mg	60.0–90.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–105 mg	70.0–105.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–120 mg	80.0–120.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–135 mg	90.0–135.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–150 mg	100.0–150.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–180 mg	120.0–180.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–225 mg	150.0–225.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–270 mg	180.0–270.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–300 mg	200.0–300.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–375 mg	250.0–375.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–450 mg	300.0–450.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give with food; GI upset; hyperlipidemia; liver dysfunction; many drug interactions

Nelfinavir

💊 HIV infection (second line protease inhibitor): children >2 yr: 50-55 mg/kg q12h (max 2 g/day)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–55 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–275 mg	250.0–275.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–330 mg	300.0–330.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–385 mg	350.0–385.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–440 mg	400.0–440.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–495 mg	450.0–495.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–550 mg	500.0–550.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–660 mg	600.0–660.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–825 mg	750.0–825.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–990 mg	900.0–990.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–1100 mg	1000.0–1100.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–1375 mg	1250.0–1375.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–1650 mg	1500.0–1650.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Diarrhea; hyperlipidemia; liver toxicity

Nevirapine (NVP)

💊 Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission: birth to 6 wks, <2 kg: 2 mg/kg; 2-2.5 kg: 10 mg OD; >2.5 kg: 15 mg OD. Children: once daily x 14d (induction), then half dose q12h. First line per NACO/WHO

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–200 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–1000 mg	10.0–1000.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–1200 mg	12.0–1200.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–1400 mg	14.0–1400.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–1600 mg	16.0–1600.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–1800 mg	18.0–1800.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–2000 mg	20.0–2000.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–2400 mg	24.0–2400.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–3000 mg	30.0–3000.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–3600 mg	36.0–3600.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–4000 mg	40.0–4000.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–5000 mg	50.0–5000.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–6000 mg	60.0–6000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Skin rash; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; hepatotoxicity; do not start BD immediately

Stavudine (d4T)

💊 HIV infection: 1 mg/kg/dose q12h; adolescents <60 kg: 30 mg BD; >60 kg: 40 mg BD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

1 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

30 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	≤ 5 mg
6 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
7 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	≤ 7 mg
8 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
9 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
10 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
12 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
15 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	≤ 15 mg
18 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
20 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
25 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	≤ 25 mg
30 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Peripheral neuropathy; pancreatitis; lactic acidosis; lipodystrophy

Tenofovir

💊 First line ART for adults and pregnant women; children >10 yr: 300 mg OD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

6–8 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

300 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	30–40 mg	30.0–40.0 ml	—
6 kg	36–48 mg	36.0–48.0 ml	—
7 kg	42–56 mg	42.0–56.0 ml	—
8 kg	48–64 mg	48.0–64.0 ml	—
9 kg	54–72 mg	54.0–72.0 ml	—
10 kg	60–80 mg	60.0–80.0 ml	—
12 kg	72–96 mg	72.0–96.0 ml	—
15 kg	90–120 mg	90.0–120.0 ml	—
18 kg	108–144 mg	108.0–144.0 ml	—
20 kg	120–160 mg	120.0–160.0 ml	—
25 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	—
30 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Nephrotoxicity; hypophosphatemia; lactic acidosis; do not use in renal impairment

Zalicitabine (DDC)

💊 HIV infection: pediatric 0.01 mg/kg q8h; adolescents 0.75 mg q8h (1 hr before or 2 hr after meals)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.01–0.01 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

0.75 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
10 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
12 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
15 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
18 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	—
20 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.2 ml	—
25 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	—
30 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.3 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Peripheral neuropathy; pancreatitis

Zidovudine (ZDV, AZT)

💊 HIV infection; premature infants: 1.5 mg/kg IV or 2 mg/kg PO q8-12h; infants <3 mo: 2 mg/kg PO q6h; pediatric oral: 90-180 mg/m2 q6-8h

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1.5–180 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

3000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	8–900 mg	7.5–900.0 ml	—
6 kg	9–1080 mg	9.0–1080.0 ml	—
7 kg	11–1260 mg	10.5–1260.0 ml	—
8 kg	12–1440 mg	12.0–1440.0 ml	—
9 kg	14–1620 mg	13.5–1620.0 ml	—
10 kg	15–1800 mg	15.0–1800.0 ml	—
12 kg	18–2160 mg	18.0–2160.0 ml	—
15 kg	23–2700 mg	22.5–2700.0 ml	—
18 kg	27–3240 mg	27.0–3240.0 ml	—
20 kg	30–3600 mg	30.0–3600.0 ml	—
25 kg	38–4500 mg	37.5–4500.0 ml	—
30 kg	45–5400 mg	45.0–5400.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Bone marrow suppression; anemia; neutropenia; myopathy; GI upset

Isosorbide Dinitrate

💊 Angina pectoris, Congestive cardiac failure

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

2 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–0.5 ml	≤ 10 mg
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–0.6 ml	≤ 12 mg
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–0.7 ml	≤ 14 mg
8 kg	1–1 mg	0.8–0.8 ml	≤ 16 mg
9 kg	1–1 mg	0.9–0.9 ml	≤ 18 mg
10 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
12 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.2 ml	≤ 24 mg
15 kg	2–2 mg	1.5–1.5 ml	≤ 30 mg
18 kg	2–2 mg	1.8–1.8 ml	≤ 36 mg
20 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
25 kg	3–3 mg	2.5–2.5 ml	≤ 50 mg
30 kg	3–3 mg	3.0–3.0 ml	≤ 60 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in children; adult dose 5-10 mg sublingual

Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride

💊 Vasospastic conditions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not recommended in children

Nifedipine

💊 Hypertension, Vasodilation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.6–0.9 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.9 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	≤ 5 mg
6 kg	4–5 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	≤ 5 mg
7 kg	4–6 mg	4.2–6.3 ml	≤ 6 mg
8 kg	5–7 mg	4.8–7.2 ml	≤ 7 mg
9 kg	5–8 mg	5.4–8.1 ml	≤ 8 mg
10 kg	6–9 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	≤ 9 mg
12 kg	7–11 mg	7.2–10.8 ml	≤ 11 mg
15 kg	9–14 mg	9.0–13.5 ml	≤ 14 mg
18 kg	11–16 mg	10.8–16.2 ml	≤ 16 mg
20 kg	12–18 mg	12.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
25 kg	15–23 mg	15.0–22.5 ml	≤ 23 mg
30 kg	18–27 mg	18.0–27.0 ml	≤ 27 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in cardiogenic shock

Tolazoline Hydrochloride

💊 Pulmonary arterial hypertension in newborns with RDS

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Hypotension
• GI bleed
• Thrombocytopenia
• Oliguria

Alfacalcidol (1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol)

💊 Renal rickets, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D resistant rickets, Osteomalacia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.04–0.08 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.08 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	≤ 0 mg
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	≤ 0 mg
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 1 mg
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	≤ 1 mg
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	≤ 1 mg
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	≤ 1 mg
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	≤ 1 mg
15 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	≤ 1 mg
18 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	≤ 1 mg
20 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	≤ 2 mg
25 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
30 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	≤ 2 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Overdosage risk

Folic Acid

💊 Megaloblastic anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Tropical sprue, Neural tube defect prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	0.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	0.6–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	0.7–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	1–4 mg	0.8–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–5 mg	0.9–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	1–5 mg	1.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–6 mg	1.2–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–8 mg	1.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–9 mg	1.8–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	2–10 mg	2.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–13 mg	2.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	3–15 mg	3.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Masks B12 deficiency if given alone

Iron (Oral)

💊 Iron deficiency anemia, Prophylaxis against anemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–6 mg/kg

Max Daily

6 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–30 mg	5.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
6 kg	6–36 mg	6.0–36.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
7 kg	7–42 mg	7.0–42.0 ml	≤ 42 mg
8 kg	8–48 mg	8.0–48.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
9 kg	9–54 mg	9.0–54.0 ml	≤ 54 mg
10 kg	10–60 mg	10.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
12 kg	12–72 mg	12.0–72.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
15 kg	15–90 mg	15.0–90.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
18 kg	18–108 mg	18.0–108.0 ml	≤ 108 mg
20 kg	20–120 mg	20.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
25 kg	25–150 mg	25.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
30 kg	30–180 mg	30.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Give between meals for treatment; parenteral IM = 4 x weight x Hb deficit

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

💊 Beriberi, Neuropathy, Inborn errors of metabolism

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give 25 mg IV slowly for cardiomyopathy collapse

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

💊 Megaloblastic anemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor iron and folic acid stores; watch for hypokalemia

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

💊 Scurvy, Methemoglobinemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–25 mg	10.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–30 mg	12.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–35 mg	14.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–40 mg	16.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–45 mg	18.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–50 mg	20.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–60 mg	24.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–75 mg	30.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–90 mg	36.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–100 mg	40.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–125 mg	50.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–150 mg	60.0–150.0 ml	—

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

💊 Rickets, Osteomalacia, Vitamin D deficiency

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.025–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

50000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.1–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	0–2 mg	0.5–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	0.6–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	1–3 mg	0.8–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Overdose may cause pseudotumor cerebri, hydrocephalus, nephrocalcinosis

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

💊 Prevention of anemia of prematurity, Sickle cell anemia, Beta-thalassemia, Cystic fibrosis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

750 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—

Vitamin K (Phytomenadione)

💊 Hemorrhagic disease of newborn, Bleeding due to liver disorder, Vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–25 mg	5.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–30 mg	6.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–35 mg	7.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–40 mg	8.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–45 mg	9.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–50 mg	10.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–60 mg	12.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–75 mg	15.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–90 mg	18.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–100 mg	20.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–125 mg	25.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–150 mg	30.0–150.0 ml	—

Acetazolamide

💊 Diuretic, Hydrocephalus, Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Congestive heart failure

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in Na/K depletion, hepatic/renal dysfunction

Albumin (Human)

💊 Hypoproteinemia, Hypovolemia, Shock, Cerebral edema, Nephrotic syndrome, Neonatal jaundice

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

6 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	≤ 42 mg
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	≤ 54 mg
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 108 mg
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 180 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in CHF and severe anemia; max 6 g/kg/24hr

Allopurinol

💊 Gout, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Adjuvant in leukemia/malignancy chemotherapy, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

10 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
6 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
7 kg	70–70 mg	70.0–70.0 ml	≤ 70 mg
8 kg	80–80 mg	80.0–80.0 ml	≤ 80 mg
9 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
10 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
12 kg	120–120 mg	120.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
15 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
18 kg	180–180 mg	180.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
20 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
25 kg	250–250 mg	250.0–250.0 ml	≤ 250 mg
30 kg	300–300 mg	300.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Reduce dose by 25% if given with azathioprine

Amphetamine-d (Dextroamphetamine)

💊 ADHD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.15–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	0.8–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	0.9–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	1.1–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	1–4 mg	1.2–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–5 mg	1.3–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–6 mg	1.8–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–8 mg	2.3–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	3–9 mg	2.7–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	3–10 mg	3.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	4–13 mg	3.8–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	5–15 mg	4.5–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Age 3-5 yr: start 2.5 mg/day; >6 yr: start 5 mg once or twice daily

Atorvastatin

💊 Hypercholesterolemia, Lipid lowering

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.2–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	1.2–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	1.4–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	2–4 mg	1.6–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–5 mg	1.8–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	2–5 mg	2.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–6 mg	2.4–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	3–8 mg	3.0–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	4–9 mg	3.6–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	4–10 mg	4.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–13 mg	5.0–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	6–15 mg	6.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Only for children above 10 years; max 20 mg/day in children

Atovaquone

💊 Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (alternative to co-trimoxazole)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

30–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

750 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	150–200 mg	150.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	180–240 mg	180.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	210–280 mg	210.0–280.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	240–320 mg	240.0–320.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	270–360 mg	270.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	300–400 mg	300.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	360–480 mg	360.0–480.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	450–600 mg	450.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	540–720 mg	540.0–720.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	600–800 mg	600.0–800.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	750–1000 mg	750.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	900–1200 mg	900.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Administer with food

Azathioprine

💊 Renal transplant rejection prevention, Rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

5 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–25 mg	5.0–25.0 ml	≤ 25 mg
6 kg	6–30 mg	6.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
7 kg	7–35 mg	7.0–35.0 ml	≤ 35 mg
8 kg	8–40 mg	8.0–40.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
9 kg	9–45 mg	9.0–45.0 ml	≤ 45 mg
10 kg	10–50 mg	10.0–50.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
12 kg	12–60 mg	12.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
15 kg	15–75 mg	15.0–75.0 ml	≤ 75 mg
18 kg	18–90 mg	18.0–90.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
20 kg	20–100 mg	20.0–100.0 ml	≤ 100 mg
25 kg	25–125 mg	25.0–125.0 ml	≤ 125 mg
30 kg	30–150 mg	30.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Leukopenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Hepatotoxicity; reduce dose 25% if with allopurinol

Baclofen

💊 Muscle spasticity (spinal or cerebral origin)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.75–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	4–10 mg	3.8–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	5–12 mg	4.5–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	5–14 mg	5.3–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	6–16 mg	6.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	7–18 mg	6.8–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	8–20 mg	7.5–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	9–24 mg	9.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	11–30 mg	11.3–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	14–36 mg	13.5–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	15–40 mg	15.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	19–50 mg	18.8–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	23–60 mg	22.5–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max dose: <8 yr 40 mg/day; >8 yr 60 mg/day

Betahistine Dihydrochloride

💊 Vertigo, Tinnitus, Meniere's disease

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.3 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

16 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	0.5–1.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–1.8 ml	—
7 kg	1–2 mg	0.7–2.1 ml	—
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–2.4 ml	—
9 kg	1–3 mg	0.9–2.7 ml	—
10 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–3.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–4 mg	1.2–3.6 ml	—
15 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–4.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–5 mg	1.8–5.4 ml	—
20 kg	2–6 mg	2.0–6.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–8 mg	2.5–7.5 ml	—
30 kg	3–9 mg	3.0–9.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 12 years of age

Caffeine Citrate

💊 Apnea of prematurity

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–35 mg	35.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–40 mg	40.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–50 mg	50.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–60 mg	60.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–75 mg	75.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–90 mg	90.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–100 mg	100.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–125 mg	125.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–150 mg	150.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Stop if HR >180/min; do not mix with sodium bicarbonate or aminophylline

Calcium Gluconate

💊 Symptomatic hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia, Cardiac arrest

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Never give IV to digitalized patient; monitor HR; do not mix with sodium bicarbonate; IV leakage may cause tissue necrosis

Carnitine, Levo

💊 Myopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Primary/secondary carnitine deficiency, Rett syndrome, TPN supplement, Valproate therapy supplement

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

3000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–700 mg	350.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Max 3 g/day oral; max IV dose 1 g

Cholestyramine

💊 Hypercholesterolemia, Pruritus in liver disease

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

250–500 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

8000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	—
6 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	—
7 kg	1750–3500 mg	1750.0–3500.0 ml	—
8 kg	2000–4000 mg	2000.0–4000.0 ml	—
9 kg	2250–4500 mg	2250.0–4500.0 ml	—
10 kg	2500–5000 mg	2500.0–5000.0 ml	—
12 kg	3000–6000 mg	3000.0–6000.0 ml	—
15 kg	3750–7500 mg	3750.0–7500.0 ml	—
18 kg	4500–9000 mg	4500.0–9000.0 ml	—
20 kg	5000–10000 mg	5000.0–10000.0 ml	—
25 kg	6250–12500 mg	6250.0–12500.0 ml	—
30 kg	7500–15000 mg	7500.0–15000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Constipation; fat-soluble vitamin deficiency; avoid other oral medications 2 hr before/after

Cimetidine

💊 Duodenal ulcer, Reflux esophagitis, Acute peptic ulcer

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–29 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

800 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–145 mg	100.0–145.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–174 mg	120.0–174.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–203 mg	140.0–203.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–232 mg	160.0–232.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–261 mg	180.0–261.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–290 mg	200.0–290.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–348 mg	240.0–348.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–435 mg	300.0–435.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–522 mg	360.0–522.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–580 mg	400.0–580.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–725 mg	500.0–725.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–870 mg	600.0–870.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Limited experience in children

Cinnarizine

💊 Motion sickness, Vertigo

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	3.5–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	4.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	12.5–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—

Cyclosporin

💊 Renal transplant rejection prevention, Autoimmune disorders

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

15 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–75 mg	10.0–75.0 ml	≤ 75 mg
6 kg	12–90 mg	12.0–90.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
7 kg	14–105 mg	14.0–105.0 ml	≤ 105 mg
8 kg	16–120 mg	16.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
9 kg	18–135 mg	18.0–135.0 ml	≤ 135 mg
10 kg	20–150 mg	20.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
12 kg	24–180 mg	24.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
15 kg	30–225 mg	30.0–225.0 ml	≤ 225 mg
18 kg	36–270 mg	36.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
20 kg	40–300 mg	40.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
25 kg	50–375 mg	50.0–375.0 ml	≤ 375 mg
30 kg	60–450 mg	60.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Nephrotoxicity
• Tremors
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Gingival hyperplasia
• Hirsutism

d-Penicillamine

💊 Heavy metal poisoning, Cystinuria, Rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Requires vitamin B6 supplement 25 mg/day and zinc

Deferasirox

💊 Iron overload from chronic hemolytic anemia, Blood transfusions

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–30 mg/kg

Max Daily

30 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

360 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–150 mg	100.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
6 kg	120–180 mg	120.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
7 kg	140–210 mg	140.0–210.0 ml	≤ 210 mg
8 kg	160–240 mg	160.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
9 kg	180–270 mg	180.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
10 kg	200–300 mg	200.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
12 kg	240–360 mg	240.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
15 kg	300–450 mg	300.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg
18 kg	360–540 mg	360.0–540.0 ml	≤ 540 mg
20 kg	400–600 mg	400.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
25 kg	500–750 mg	500.0–750.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
30 kg	600–900 mg	600.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Not approved below 2 years; maintain serum ferritin below 500 ng/ml

Deferiprone

💊 Transfusion hemosiderosis in thalassemia, Hemolytic anemia, Acute iron poisoning

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

100 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	≤ 500 mg
6 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
7 kg	350–700 mg	350.0–700.0 ml	≤ 700 mg
8 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
9 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
10 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
12 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
15 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
18 kg	900–1800 mg	900.0–1800.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
20 kg	1000–2000 mg	1000.0–2000.0 ml	≤ 2000 mg
25 kg	1250–2500 mg	1250.0–2500.0 ml	≤ 2500 mg
30 kg	1500–3000 mg	1500.0–3000.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg

Desferrioxamine (Deferoxamine)

💊 Acute iron intoxication, Chronic iron overload

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

20–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

6000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	140–280 mg	140.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	160–320 mg	160.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	240–480 mg	240.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	360–720 mg	360.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	400–800 mg	400.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	600–1200 mg	600.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Excreted iron imparts reddish color to urine; contraindicated in acute renal failure unless hemodialysis

Dextran-40

💊 Prevention of deep vein thrombosis, Shock, Cerebrovascular accident

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in fluid overload

Dextromethorphan

💊 Antitussive, Nonketotic hyperglycinemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

Doxapram Hydrochloride

💊 Apnea of prematurity unresponsive to theophylline

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–2.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–13 mg	2.5–12.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–15 mg	3.0–15.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–18 mg	3.5–17.5 ml	—
8 kg	4–20 mg	4.0–20.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–23 mg	4.5–22.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–25 mg	5.0–25.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–30 mg	6.0–30.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–38 mg	7.5–37.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–45 mg	9.0–45.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–50 mg	10.0–50.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–63 mg	12.5–62.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–75 mg	15.0–75.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in seizure disorder, hypertension, head injury, acute asthma; do not mix with sodium bicarbonate or aminophylline

Erythropoietin (rHu-EPO)

💊 Anemia of chronic renal failure, Anemia of prematurity

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

50–500 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–2500 mg	250.0–2500.0 ml	—
6 kg	300–3000 mg	300.0–3000.0 ml	—
7 kg	350–3500 mg	350.0–3500.0 ml	—
8 kg	400–4000 mg	400.0–4000.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–4500 mg	450.0–4500.0 ml	—
10 kg	500–5000 mg	500.0–5000.0 ml	—
12 kg	600–6000 mg	600.0–6000.0 ml	—
15 kg	750–7500 mg	750.0–7500.0 ml	—
18 kg	900–9000 mg	900.0–9000.0 ml	—
20 kg	1000–10000 mg	1000.0–10000.0 ml	—
25 kg	1250–12500 mg	1250.0–12500.0 ml	—
30 kg	1500–15000 mg	1500.0–15000.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Provide iron supplements 2-3 mg/kg/day

Famotidine

💊 Peptic ulcer, GERD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.4–0.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.4 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–2 mg	2.0–2.0 ml	≤ 2 mg
6 kg	2–2 mg	2.4–2.4 ml	≤ 2 mg
7 kg	3–3 mg	2.8–2.8 ml	≤ 3 mg
8 kg	3–3 mg	3.2–3.2 ml	≤ 3 mg
9 kg	4–4 mg	3.6–3.6 ml	≤ 4 mg
10 kg	4–4 mg	4.0–4.0 ml	≤ 4 mg
12 kg	5–5 mg	4.8–4.8 ml	≤ 5 mg
15 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	≤ 6 mg
18 kg	7–7 mg	7.2–7.2 ml	≤ 7 mg
20 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	≤ 8 mg
25 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
30 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg

Flunarizine

💊 Migraine prophylaxis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.05–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Only above 5 years; sedation, dry mouth, nausea, weight gain

Gamma Benzene Hexachloride (Lindane)

💊 Scabies, Pediculosis (head lice)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–20 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
6 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
7 kg	70–140 mg	70.0–140.0 ml	—
8 kg	80–160 mg	80.0–160.0 ml	—
9 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
10 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
12 kg	120–240 mg	120.0–240.0 ml	—
15 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—
18 kg	180–360 mg	180.0–360.0 ml	—
20 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	—
25 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	—
30 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Repeat after one week if needed; avoid contact with eyes

Glucagon

💊 Insulin-induced hypoglycemia, Drug-induced hypoglycemia, Intractable hypoglycemia in large-for-dates babies

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.02–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

1 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.1–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.1–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.1–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	0–2 mg	0.3–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	0–2 mg	0.4–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	0.5–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	1–3 mg	0.6–3.0 ml	—

G-CSF (Filgrastim) / GM-CSF (Sargramostim)

💊 Neutropenia from cytotoxic therapy, Post bone marrow transplant, Congenital/idiopathic neutropenia, HIV-associated neutropenia, Sepsis-related neutropenia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not give 14 days before or 24 hours after cytotoxic chemotherapy

Lactulose

💊 Hepatic coma, Constipation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

30 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Dehydration, hypernatremia, hypokalemia; contraindicated in low galactose diet, diabetes

Lansoprazole

💊 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

30 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–5 mg	5.0–5.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–6 mg	6.0–6.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–7 mg	7.0–7.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–8 mg	8.0–8.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–10 mg	10.0–10.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–20 mg	20.0–20.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–25 mg	25.0–25.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—

Magnesium Sulfate

💊 Hypomagnesemia, Asthma (severe)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

100–100 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

4000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	500–500 mg	500.0–500.0 ml	—
6 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	—
7 kg	700–700 mg	700.0–700.0 ml	—
8 kg	800–800 mg	800.0–800.0 ml	—
9 kg	900–900 mg	900.0–900.0 ml	—
10 kg	1000–1000 mg	1000.0–1000.0 ml	—
12 kg	1200–1200 mg	1200.0–1200.0 ml	—
15 kg	1500–1500 mg	1500.0–1500.0 ml	—
18 kg	1800–1800 mg	1800.0–1800.0 ml	—
20 kg	2000–2000 mg	2000.0–2000.0 ml	—
25 kg	2500–2500 mg	2500.0–2500.0 ml	—
30 kg	3000–3000 mg	3000.0–3000.0 ml	—

Mannitol (20%)

💊 Increased intracranial pressure, Cerebral edema, Oliguria/renal failure prevention, Hyponatremia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–3 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–15 mg	2.5–15.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–18 mg	3.0–18.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–21 mg	3.5–21.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–24 mg	4.0–24.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–27 mg	4.5–27.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–30 mg	5.0–30.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–36 mg	6.0–36.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–45 mg	7.5–45.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–54 mg	9.0–54.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–60 mg	10.0–60.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–75 mg	12.5–75.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–90 mg	15.0–90.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Administer rapidly over 30-60 min for brain edema

Methotrexate

💊 Malignant disorders, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

25 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	0.5–2.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	0.6–3.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	0.7–3.5 ml	—
8 kg	1–4 mg	0.8–4.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–5 mg	0.9–4.5 ml	—
10 kg	1–5 mg	1.0–5.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–6 mg	1.2–6.0 ml	—
15 kg	2–8 mg	1.5–7.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–9 mg	1.8–9.0 ml	—
20 kg	2–10 mg	2.0–10.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–13 mg	2.5–12.5 ml	—
30 kg	3–15 mg	3.0–15.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Bone marrow suppression
• Hepatic dysfunction

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

💊 ADHD, Narcolepsy, Pain management

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.3–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

2 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

60 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	2–5 mg	1.5–5.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
6 kg	2–6 mg	1.8–6.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
7 kg	2–7 mg	2.1–7.0 ml	≤ 14 mg
8 kg	2–8 mg	2.4–8.0 ml	≤ 16 mg
9 kg	3–9 mg	2.7–9.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
10 kg	3–10 mg	3.0–10.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
12 kg	4–12 mg	3.6–12.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
15 kg	5–15 mg	4.5–15.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
18 kg	5–18 mg	5.4–18.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
20 kg	6–20 mg	6.0–20.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
25 kg	8–25 mg	7.5–25.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
30 kg	9–30 mg	9.0–30.0 ml	≤ 60 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid below 6 years; avoid in glaucoma; avoid with MAO inhibitors

Modafinil

💊 Sleep disorders, Narcolepsy

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–25 mg	10.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–30 mg	12.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–35 mg	14.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–40 mg	16.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–45 mg	18.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–50 mg	20.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–60 mg	24.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–75 mg	30.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–90 mg	36.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–100 mg	40.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–125 mg	50.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–150 mg	60.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Severe skin reactions
• Psychiatric reactions
• Tremors
• Tachycardia; not below 17 years

Pancuronium Bromide

💊 Neuromuscular blockade

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.04–0.1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

8 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–1 mg	0.2–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–1 mg	0.3–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.4–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	1–2 mg	0.6–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	1–2 mg	0.7–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–3 mg	1.0–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	1–3 mg	1.2–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause hypertension and increased cerebral blood flow; reverse with IV atropine 0.02 mg/kg

Pemoline

💊 ADHD

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–3 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–15 mg	5.0–15.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–18 mg	6.0–18.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–21 mg	7.0–21.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–24 mg	8.0–24.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–27 mg	9.0–27.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–30 mg	10.0–30.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–36 mg	12.0–36.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–45 mg	15.0–45.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–54 mg	18.0–54.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–60 mg	20.0–60.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–75 mg	25.0–75.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–90 mg	30.0–90.0 ml	—

Permethrin

💊 Scabies, Head lice (pediculosis)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

5–10 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
6 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
7 kg	35–70 mg	35.0–70.0 ml	—
8 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
9 kg	45–90 mg	45.0–90.0 ml	—
10 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
12 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—
15 kg	75–150 mg	75.0–150.0 ml	—
18 kg	90–180 mg	90.0–180.0 ml	—
20 kg	100–200 mg	100.0–200.0 ml	—
25 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	—
30 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Treat all contacts simultaneously

Piracetam

💊 Psychomotor retardation, Learning problems, Adjunct in cortical myoclonus

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

40–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

2400 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	200–200 mg	200.0–200.0 ml	—
6 kg	240–240 mg	240.0–240.0 ml	—
7 kg	280–280 mg	280.0–280.0 ml	—
8 kg	320–320 mg	320.0–320.0 ml	—
9 kg	360–360 mg	360.0–360.0 ml	—
10 kg	400–400 mg	400.0–400.0 ml	—
12 kg	480–480 mg	480.0–480.0 ml	—
15 kg	600–600 mg	600.0–600.0 ml	—
18 kg	720–720 mg	720.0–720.0 ml	—
20 kg	800–800 mg	800.0–800.0 ml	—
25 kg	1000–1000 mg	1000.0–1000.0 ml	—
30 kg	1200–1200 mg	1200.0–1200.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Reduce dose to half once desired effect achieved

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

💊 Constipation (osmotic laxative)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.75–1.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

20000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	4–8 mg	3.8–7.5 ml	—
6 kg	5–9 mg	4.5–9.0 ml	—
7 kg	5–11 mg	5.3–10.5 ml	—
8 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
9 kg	7–14 mg	6.8–13.5 ml	—
10 kg	8–15 mg	7.5–15.0 ml	—
12 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
15 kg	11–23 mg	11.3–22.5 ml	—
18 kg	14–27 mg	13.5–27.0 ml	—
20 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
25 kg	19–38 mg	18.8–37.5 ml	—
30 kg	23–45 mg	22.5–45.0 ml	—

Potassium Chloride

💊 Hypokalemia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

2 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 10 mg
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 12 mg
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	≤ 14 mg
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 16 mg
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 18 mg
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 20 mg
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 24 mg
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 40 mg
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	≤ 50 mg
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	≤ 60 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Administer only when urine flow is established

Probenecid

💊 Gout, Increases penicillin blood levels

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

25–40 mg/kg

Max Daily

40 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	125–200 mg	125.0–200.0 ml	≤ 200 mg
6 kg	150–240 mg	150.0–240.0 ml	≤ 240 mg
7 kg	175–280 mg	175.0–280.0 ml	≤ 280 mg
8 kg	200–320 mg	200.0–320.0 ml	≤ 320 mg
9 kg	225–360 mg	225.0–360.0 ml	≤ 360 mg
10 kg	250–400 mg	250.0–400.0 ml	≤ 400 mg
12 kg	300–480 mg	300.0–480.0 ml	≤ 480 mg
15 kg	375–600 mg	375.0–600.0 ml	≤ 600 mg
18 kg	450–720 mg	450.0–720.0 ml	≤ 720 mg
20 kg	500–800 mg	500.0–800.0 ml	≤ 800 mg
25 kg	625–1000 mg	625.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 1000 mg
30 kg	750–1200 mg	750.0–1200.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg

Prostaglandin E1 (Alprostadil)

💊 Ductus-dependent congenital heart diseases

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.01–0.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

N/A

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–2 mg	0.1–2.0 ml	—
6 kg	0–2 mg	0.1–2.4 ml	—
7 kg	0–3 mg	0.1–2.8 ml	—
8 kg	0–3 mg	0.1–3.2 ml	—
9 kg	0–4 mg	0.1–3.6 ml	—
10 kg	0–4 mg	0.1–4.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–5 mg	0.1–4.8 ml	—
15 kg	0–6 mg	0.1–6.0 ml	—
18 kg	0–7 mg	0.2–7.2 ml	—
20 kg	0–8 mg	0.2–8.0 ml	—
25 kg	0–10 mg	0.3–10.0 ml	—
30 kg	0–12 mg	0.3–12.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Apnea
• Flushing
• Hypotension
• Seizure-like activity
• Platelet aggregation defect

Pyritinol Hydrochloride

💊 Cognitive enhancement

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

2–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
6 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
7 kg	14–28 mg	14.0–28.0 ml	—
8 kg	16–32 mg	16.0–32.0 ml	—
9 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
10 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
12 kg	24–48 mg	24.0–48.0 ml	—
15 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—
18 kg	36–72 mg	36.0–72.0 ml	—
20 kg	40–80 mg	40.0–80.0 ml	—
25 kg	50–100 mg	50.0–100.0 ml	—
30 kg	60–120 mg	60.0–120.0 ml	—

Racecadotril

💊 Acute diarrhea (antisecretory)

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1.5–1.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	8–8 mg	7.5–7.5 ml	—
6 kg	9–9 mg	9.0–9.0 ml	—
7 kg	11–11 mg	10.5–10.5 ml	—
8 kg	12–12 mg	12.0–12.0 ml	—
9 kg	14–14 mg	13.5–13.5 ml	—
10 kg	15–15 mg	15.0–15.0 ml	—
12 kg	18–18 mg	18.0–18.0 ml	—
15 kg	23–23 mg	22.5–22.5 ml	—
18 kg	27–27 mg	27.0–27.0 ml	—
20 kg	30–30 mg	30.0–30.0 ml	—
25 kg	38–38 mg	37.5–37.5 ml	—
30 kg	45–45 mg	45.0–45.0 ml	—

Rituximab

💊 Severe autoimmune disorders

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

3–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

600 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	15–25 mg	15.0–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	18–30 mg	18.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	21–35 mg	21.0–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	24–40 mg	24.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	27–45 mg	27.0–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	30–50 mg	30.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	36–60 mg	36.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	45–75 mg	45.0–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	54–90 mg	54.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	60–100 mg	60.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	75–125 mg	75.0–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	90–150 mg	90.0–150.0 ml	—

Sildenafil

💊 Persistent pulmonary hypertension, Vasodilation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

100 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–10 mg	2.5–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–12 mg	3.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–14 mg	3.5–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–16 mg	4.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–18 mg	4.5–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–20 mg	5.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–24 mg	6.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–30 mg	7.5–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–36 mg	9.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–40 mg	10.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–50 mg	12.5–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–60 mg	15.0–60.0 ml	—

Sodium Bicarbonate

💊 Metabolic acidosis, Prolonged resuscitation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

50 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid bolus in newborns; dilute with equal distilled water or double volume 5% dextrose; ensure adequate ventilation

Ursodeoxycholic Acid

💊 Cholestasis, Biliary disorders, Liver disease

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

10–15 mg/kg

Max Daily

15 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	50–75 mg	50.0–75.0 ml	≤ 75 mg
6 kg	60–90 mg	60.0–90.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
7 kg	70–105 mg	70.0–105.0 ml	≤ 105 mg
8 kg	80–120 mg	80.0–120.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
9 kg	90–135 mg	90.0–135.0 ml	≤ 135 mg
10 kg	100–150 mg	100.0–150.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
12 kg	120–180 mg	120.0–180.0 ml	≤ 180 mg
15 kg	150–225 mg	150.0–225.0 ml	≤ 225 mg
18 kg	180–270 mg	180.0–270.0 ml	≤ 270 mg
20 kg	200–300 mg	200.0–300.0 ml	≤ 300 mg
25 kg	250–375 mg	250.0–375.0 ml	≤ 375 mg
30 kg	300–450 mg	300.0–450.0 ml	≤ 450 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Contraindicated in severe hepatic dysfunction, complete biliary obstruction; diarrhea, itching

Furosemide

💊 Edema, Congestive heart failure, Pulmonary edema

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

6 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	≤ 30 mg
6 kg	6–12 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	≤ 36 mg
7 kg	7–14 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	≤ 42 mg
8 kg	8–16 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	≤ 48 mg
9 kg	9–18 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	≤ 54 mg
10 kg	10–20 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	≤ 60 mg
12 kg	12–24 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	≤ 72 mg
15 kg	15–30 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	≤ 90 mg
18 kg	18–36 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	≤ 108 mg
20 kg	20–40 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	≤ 120 mg
25 kg	25–50 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	≤ 150 mg
30 kg	30–60 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	≤ 180 mg

⚠️ Warnings

• Monitor electrolytes

Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate

💊 Status asthmaticus, Endotoxic shock, Adrenal insufficiency

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

25–50 mg/kg

Max Daily

150 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	125–250 mg	125.0–250.0 ml	≤ 750 mg
6 kg	150–300 mg	150.0–300.0 ml	≤ 900 mg
7 kg	175–350 mg	175.0–350.0 ml	≤ 1050 mg
8 kg	200–400 mg	200.0–400.0 ml	≤ 1200 mg
9 kg	225–450 mg	225.0–450.0 ml	≤ 1350 mg
10 kg	250–500 mg	250.0–500.0 ml	≤ 1500 mg
12 kg	300–600 mg	300.0–600.0 ml	≤ 1800 mg
15 kg	375–750 mg	375.0–750.0 ml	≤ 2250 mg
18 kg	450–900 mg	450.0–900.0 ml	≤ 2700 mg
20 kg	500–1000 mg	500.0–1000.0 ml	≤ 3000 mg
25 kg	625–1250 mg	625.0–1250.0 ml	≤ 3750 mg
30 kg	750–1500 mg	750.0–1500.0 ml	≤ 4500 mg

Ketamine

💊 Emergency anesthesia, Procedural sedation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.5–5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

500 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–25 mg	2.5–25.0 ml	—
6 kg	3–30 mg	3.0–30.0 ml	—
7 kg	4–35 mg	3.5–35.0 ml	—
8 kg	4–40 mg	4.0–40.0 ml	—
9 kg	5–45 mg	4.5–45.0 ml	—
10 kg	5–50 mg	5.0–50.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–60 mg	6.0–60.0 ml	—
15 kg	8–75 mg	7.5–75.0 ml	—
18 kg	9–90 mg	9.0–90.0 ml	—
20 kg	10–100 mg	10.0–100.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–125 mg	12.5–125.0 ml	—
30 kg	15–150 mg	15.0–150.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Give slowly IV to avoid respiratory depression

Morphine Sulfate

💊 Pain management, Emergency analgesia

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.1–0.2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

15 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.4 ml	—
8 kg	1–2 mg	0.8–1.6 ml	—
9 kg	1–2 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–2.4 ml	—
15 kg	2–3 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—
18 kg	2–4 mg	1.8–3.6 ml	—
20 kg	2–4 mg	2.0–4.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–5 mg	2.5–5.0 ml	—
30 kg	3–6 mg	3.0–6.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Respiratory depression; naloxone available for reversal

Peppermint Oil

💊 Irritable bowel syndrome, functional abdominal pain, flatulence

Formulation

Capsule

Enteric coated capsule

Dose Range

0.2–0.4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

TDS

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–2 mg	5.0–10.0 ml	—
6 kg	1–2 mg	6.0–12.0 ml	—
7 kg	1–3 mg	7.0–14.0 ml	—
8 kg	2–3 mg	8.0–16.0 ml	—
9 kg	2–4 mg	9.0–18.0 ml	—
10 kg	2–4 mg	10.0–20.0 ml	—
12 kg	2–5 mg	12.0–24.0 ml	—
15 kg	3–6 mg	15.0–30.0 ml	—
18 kg	4–7 mg	18.0–36.0 ml	—
20 kg	4–8 mg	20.0–40.0 ml	—
25 kg	5–10 mg	25.0–50.0 ml	—
30 kg	6–12 mg	30.0–60.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Do not use in children < 2 years
• Avoid in GERD

Mebeverine

Mebeverine Hydrochloride

💊 Functional abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal colic

Formulation

Tablet

135mg tablet

Dose Range

2–4 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Max Single

200 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	10–20 mg	0.1–0.1 ml	—
6 kg	12–24 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
7 kg	14–28 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
8 kg	16–32 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
9 kg	18–36 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
10 kg	20–40 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
12 kg	24–48 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	—
15 kg	30–60 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	—
18 kg	36–72 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
20 kg	40–80 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
25 kg	50–100 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
30 kg	60–120 mg	0.4–0.9 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 3 years

Omeprazole

💊 GERD, peptic ulcer, H. pylori eradication

Formulation

Capsule

10mg/20mg capsules

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

OD-BD

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• May affect absorption of other drugs

Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole Sodium

💊 GERD, peptic ulcer, erosive esophagitis

Formulation

Tablet

20mg/40mg tablets

Dose Range

0.5–1 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Max Single

40 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	3–5 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
6 kg	3–6 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
7 kg	4–7 mg	0.2–0.3 ml	—
8 kg	4–8 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	—
9 kg	5–9 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	—
10 kg	5–10 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
12 kg	6–12 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
15 kg	8–15 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
18 kg	9–18 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
20 kg	10–20 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
25 kg	13–25 mg	0.6–1.3 ml	—
30 kg	15–30 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• May affect absorption of atazanavir

Ticarcillin with Clavulanic Acid

Ticarcillin/Clavulanate

💊 Beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae, serious gram-negative infections

Formulation

Injection

200mg ticarcillin + 3.4mg clavulanic acid per ml

Dose Range

50–75 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

QID (q6h)

Max Single

3000 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	250–375 mg	1.3–1.9 ml	—
6 kg	300–450 mg	1.5–2.3 ml	—
7 kg	350–525 mg	1.8–2.6 ml	—
8 kg	400–600 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	—
9 kg	450–675 mg	2.3–3.4 ml	—
10 kg	500–750 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	—
12 kg	600–900 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	—
15 kg	750–1125 mg	3.8–5.6 ml	—
18 kg	900–1350 mg	4.5–6.8 ml	—
20 kg	1000–1500 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	—
25 kg	1250–1875 mg	6.3–9.4 ml	—
30 kg	1500–2250 mg	7.5–11.3 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Penicillin allergy cross-reactivity
• Monitor for superinfection

Oxymetazoline

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

💊 Nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis

Formulation

Nasal Drops/Spray

0.025%/0.05% nasal drops

Dose Range

0.025–0.05 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

BD-TDS nasal

Max Single

0.1 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	0–1 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	0–1 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	1–2 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 3 years
• Max 3 days use

Xylometazoline

Xylometazoline Hydrochloride

💊 Nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis

Formulation

Nasal Drops/Spray

0.025%/0.05% nasal drops

Dose Range

0.025–0.05 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

BD-TDS nasal

Max Single

0.1 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	0–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	0–1 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	0–1 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	1–1 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	1–2 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 3 years
• Max 3 days use

Phenylephrine

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

💊 Hypotension, nasal congestion, mydriasis

Formulation

Nasal Drops

0.25%/0.5% nasal drops

Dose Range

0.1–0.15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Q4h PRN

Max Single

5 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.5–0.8 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.6–0.9 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	0.7–1.1 ml	—
8 kg	1–1 mg	0.8–1.2 ml	—
9 kg	1–1 mg	0.9–1.3 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	1.0–1.5 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	—
15 kg	2–2 mg	1.5–2.3 ml	—
18 kg	2–3 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	—
20 kg	2–3 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–4 mg	2.5–3.8 ml	—
30 kg	3–5 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• May cause hypertension
• Avoid in hyperthyroidism

Naphazoline

Naphazoline Nitrate

💊 Nasal congestion, eye redness/irritation

Formulation

Nasal Drops

0.05% nasal drops

Dose Range

0.01–0.02 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Q6h PRN

Max Single

0.05 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
6 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.2 ml	—
7 kg	0–0 mg	0.1–0.3 ml	—
8 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.3 ml	—
9 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	—
10 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.4 ml	—
12 kg	0–0 mg	0.2–0.5 ml	—
15 kg	0–0 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
18 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.7 ml	—
20 kg	0–0 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
25 kg	0–1 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
30 kg	0–1 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 5 years
• Avoid in glaucoma

Olopatadine

Olopatadine Hydrochloride

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis

Formulation

Nasal Spray

0.665% nasal spray (5.3mg/ml)

Dose Range

0.1–0.15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	0.8–1.1 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	0.9–1.4 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.1–1.6 ml	—
8 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	—
9 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–2.0 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	1.5–2.3 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	—
15 kg	2–2 mg	2.3–3.4 ml	—
18 kg	2–3 mg	2.7–4.1 ml	—
20 kg	2–3 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	—
25 kg	3–4 mg	3.8–5.6 ml	—
30 kg	3–5 mg	4.5–6.8 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 3 years

Azelastine

Azelastine Hydrochloride

💊 Allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis

Formulation

Nasal Spray

0.1% nasal spray (0.5mg/spray)

Dose Range

0.1–0.15 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

Max Single

0.14 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–1 mg	1.0–1.5 ml	—
6 kg	1–1 mg	1.2–1.8 ml	—
7 kg	1–1 mg	1.4–2.1 ml	—
8 kg	1–1 mg	1.6–2.4 ml	—
9 kg	1–1 mg	1.8–2.7 ml	—
10 kg	1–2 mg	2.0–3.0 ml	—
12 kg	1–2 mg	2.4–3.6 ml	—
15 kg	2–2 mg	3.0–4.5 ml	—
18 kg	2–3 mg	3.6–5.4 ml	—
20 kg	2–3 mg	4.0–6.0 ml	—
25 kg	3–4 mg	5.0–7.5 ml	—
30 kg	3–5 mg	6.0–9.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for children < 3 years

Cromolyn Sodium

💊 Asthma prophylaxis, allergic rhinitis, mastocytosis

Formulation

Inhaler

20mg per puff

Dose Range

1–2 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

QID

Max Single

20 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	5–10 mg	0.3–0.5 ml	—
6 kg	6–12 mg	0.3–0.6 ml	—
7 kg	7–14 mg	0.3–0.7 ml	—
8 kg	8–16 mg	0.4–0.8 ml	—
9 kg	9–18 mg	0.5–0.9 ml	—
10 kg	10–20 mg	0.5–1.0 ml	—
12 kg	12–24 mg	0.6–1.2 ml	—
15 kg	15–30 mg	0.8–1.5 ml	—
18 kg	18–36 mg	0.9–1.8 ml	—
20 kg	20–40 mg	1.0–2.0 ml	—
25 kg	25–50 mg	1.3–2.5 ml	—
30 kg	30–60 mg	1.5–3.0 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for acute asthma attacks

Montelukast

Montelukast Sodium

💊 Asthma prophylaxis, allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchospasm

Formulation

Chewable Tablet

4mg/5mg chewable tablets

Dose Range

0.1–0.5 mg/kg

Max Daily

N/A

Frequency

OD at bedtime

Max Single

10 mg

Weight	Dose (mg)	Dose (ml)	Daily Max
5 kg	1–3 mg	0.1–0.6 ml	—
6 kg	1–3 mg	0.2–0.8 ml	—
7 kg	1–4 mg	0.2–0.9 ml	—
8 kg	1–4 mg	0.2–1.0 ml	—
9 kg	1–5 mg	0.2–1.1 ml	—
10 kg	1–5 mg	0.3–1.3 ml	—
12 kg	1–6 mg	0.3–1.5 ml	—
15 kg	2–8 mg	0.4–1.9 ml	—
18 kg	2–9 mg	0.5–2.3 ml	—
20 kg	2–10 mg	0.5–2.5 ml	—
25 kg	3–13 mg	0.6–3.1 ml	—
30 kg	3–15 mg	0.8–3.8 ml	—

⚠️ Warnings

• Not for acute asthma attacks
• Monitor for neuropsychiatric effects

💡 Tip: Use the DoseCare Calculator for interactive dose calculations based on your child's exact weight.

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