Hydroxyzine Dose for Children

Hydroxyzine hydrochlorideOral/IM

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Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride

💊 Used for: Anxiety, pruritis, urticaria, sedation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

22 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

Route: Oral/IM

Dose by Child Weight

Based on formulation: Standard tablet

Child's WeightDose (mg)Dose (ml)Max Daily Dose (mg)
5 kg1010 mg10.010.0 ml
6 kg1212 mg12.012.0 ml
7 kg1414 mg14.014.0 ml
8 kg1616 mg16.016.0 ml
9 kg1818 mg18.018.0 ml
10 kg2020 mg20.020.0 ml
12 kg2424 mg24.024.0 ml
15 kg3030 mg30.030.0 ml
18 kg3636 mg36.036.0 ml
20 kg4040 mg40.040.0 ml
25 kg5050 mg50.050.0 ml
30 kg6060 mg60.060.0 ml

* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.

⚠️ Important Warnings

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

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