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Dexamethasone
💊 Used for: 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
Route: IV/Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 4mg/ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Do not stop abruptly after prolonged use
- •Monitor blood glucose
- •May mask signs of infection
Possible Side Effects
- •Hyperglycemia
- •Hypertension
- •Mood changes, psychosis
- •GI bleeding
- •Immunosuppression
- •Adrenal suppression
- •Growth suppression (long-term)
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