Nifedipine Dose for Children

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Nifedipine

Nifedipine

💊 Used for: Hypertension, Vasodilation

Formulation

Tablet

Standard tablet

Dose Range

0.60.9 mg/kg

Max Daily

0.9 mg/kg

Frequency

As directed

Max Single

10 mg

Route: oral

Dose by Child Weight

Based on formulation: Standard tablet

Child's WeightDose (mg)Dose (ml)Max Daily Dose (mg)
5 kg35 mg3.04.5 ml≤ 5 mg
6 kg45 mg3.65.4 ml≤ 5 mg
7 kg46 mg4.26.3 ml≤ 6 mg
8 kg57 mg4.87.2 ml≤ 7 mg
9 kg58 mg5.48.1 ml≤ 8 mg
10 kg69 mg6.09.0 ml≤ 9 mg
12 kg711 mg7.210.8 ml≤ 11 mg
15 kg914 mg9.013.5 ml≤ 14 mg
18 kg1116 mg10.816.2 ml≤ 16 mg
20 kg1218 mg12.018.0 ml≤ 18 mg
25 kg1523 mg15.022.5 ml≤ 23 mg
30 kg1827 mg18.027.0 ml≤ 27 mg

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

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • Contraindicated in cardiogenic shock

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