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Nitrazepam
💊 Used for: Myoclonus, partial epilepsy, infantile spasms, insomnia
Formulation
Tablet
Standard tablet
Dose Range
0.3–1 mg/kg
Max Daily
N/A
Frequency
Every 12 hours or single dose at night
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 | 2–5 mg | 1.5–5.0 ml | — |
| 6 kg | 2–6 mg | 1.8–6.0 ml | — |
| 7 kg | 2–7 mg | 2.1–7.0 ml | — |
| 8 kg | 2–8 mg | 2.4–8.0 ml | — |
| 9 kg | 3–9 mg | 2.7–9.0 ml | — |
| 10 kg | 3–10 mg | 3.0–10.0 ml | — |
| 12 kg | 4–12 mg | 3.6–12.0 ml | — |
| 15 kg | 5–15 mg | 4.5–15.0 ml | — |
| 18 kg | 5–18 mg | 5.4–18.0 ml | — |
| 20 kg | 6–20 mg | 6.0–20.0 ml | — |
| 25 kg | 8–25 mg | 7.5–25.0 ml | — |
| 30 kg | 9–30 mg | 9.0–30.0 ml | — |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Therapeutic level 15-40 mg/l.
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