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Nifedipine
💊 Used for: 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
Route: oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: Standard tablet
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
* 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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