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Domperidone
💊 Used for: 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
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 5mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •May cause cardiac effects
- •Not for use in patients with cardiac conditions
- •Use lowest effective dose
Possible Side Effects
- •Dry mouth, thirst
- •Headache, dizziness
- •QT prolongation (cardiac risk)
- •Galactorrhea
- •Extrapyramidal symptoms (rare in children)
- •Not with ketoconazole/cisapride
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