Pediatric Doses

Weight-based dosing references for the pediatric patient.

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Ceftriaxone Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Ceftriaxone pediatric dose: 50 mg/kg IV every 24 hours for common bacterial infections, with adult meningitis dosing at 2 g IV every 12 hours.
Cefuroxime Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Cefuroxime pediatric dose: 50 mg/kg/dose IV every 8 hours for serious bacterial infections, with an adult cap of 1.5 g per dose.
Chloral Hydrate Pediatric Dose — Sedation
Learn the chloral hydrate pediatric dose for procedural sedation: 25–50 mg/kg PO/PR every 6 hours PRN, with a maximum of 1 g per dose.
Chlorothiazide Pediatric Dose — Diuretics
Chlorothiazide pediatric dose guide covering age-based oral dosing for infants and children, with a worked example and key administration pearls.
Clindamycin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Clindamycin pediatric dose for serious infections: 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours, with an adult cap of 600 mg per dose. Clinical reference for pediatric practitioners.
Clonidine Pediatric Dose — Hypertension Management
Review the clonidine pediatric dose for hypertension: 5–25 mcg/kg/day PO divided every 8 hours, with practical dosing examples and monitoring guidance.
Clonidine Pediatric Dose — Sedation & Withdrawal
Clonidine pediatric dose for sedation: 1.5–5 mcg/kg/dose PO every 8 hours as adjunct therapy to opioids and/or benzodiazepines in critically ill children.

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Dexamethasone Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Dexamethasone pediatric dose for asthma: 0.6 mg/kg IV or PO for two doses 24 hours apart, max 16 mg/dose. Evidence-based reference for clinicians.
Dexamethasone Pediatric Dose — Steroids & Key Indications
Dexamethasone pediatric dose guide covering croup, peri-extubation edema, and increased ICP with weight-based calculations for clinicians.
Dexmedetomidine Pediatric Dose — ED Sedation
Dexmedetomidine pediatric dose for ED sedation: 2 mcg/kg IV loading dose over 10 min, then 2 mcg/kg/hour infusion, with up to 2 repeat loads.
Dextrose (5%) Pediatric Dose — Hypoglycemia Resuscitation
Learn the dextrose (5%) pediatric dose for hypoglycemia: 0.5–1 g/kg IV, with dosing examples and administration pearls for clinical practice.
Diazepam Pediatric Dose — Sedatives & Anxiolytics
Complete diazepam pediatric dose reference covering oral and IV routes for sedation, including per-kg dosing, worked examples, and clinical pearls.
Digoxin Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular
Digoxin pediatric dose for cardiovascular indications: maintenance dosing of 5–10 mcg/kg/day PO/IV divided BID, with age-dependent digitalization.
Diphenhydramine Pediatric Dose — Acute Allergy
Diphenhydramine pediatric dose for acute allergy: 1 mg/kg IV per dose, with a maximum single dose of 50 mg. Key dosing reference for clinicians.
Dopamine & Dobutamine Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Dopamine and dobutamine pediatric dose for cardiovascular support: 2–20 mcg/kg/min IV infusion, titrated to hemodynamic response.
Doxycycline Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Dosing
Evidence-based doxycycline pediatric dose guide: 2.1 mg/kg IV/PO every 12 hours, with key cautions for children under 8 years of age.

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Enalapril Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular (ACE Inhibitor)
Enalapril pediatric dose starts at 0.1 mg/kg/day PO divided every 12–24 hours, with a maximum of 0.5 mg/kg/day up to 40 mg/day.
Epinephrine (1:10,000) Pediatric Dose — Resuscitation
Epinephrine pediatric dose for resuscitation: 0.01 mg/kg IV/IO (0.1 mL/kg of 1:10,000), max 1 mg/dose, per PALS guidelines.
Epinephrine Pediatric Dose — Acute Allergic Reaction
Learn the epinephrine pediatric dose for acute allergic reactions: 0.01 mg/kg IM (1:1000), max 0.5 mg per dose, with key administration pearls.
Epinephrine Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusion
Epinephrine pediatric dose for continuous infusion: 0.05–1 mcg/kg/min IV/IO, titrated to hemodynamic response in shock states.
Erythromycin Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal Motility
Erythromycin pediatric dose for GI motility: 15–20 mg/kg/day PO divided every 6–8 hours. Key dosing, administration, and monitoring guidance for clinicians.
Esmolol Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Evidence-based esmolol pediatric dose guide for clinicians: loading and continuous infusion dosing for acute cardiovascular management in children.
Esomeprazole Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal System
Review esomeprazole pediatric dose by weight band for IV/PO use, including dosing adjustments and a maximum of 80 mg divided BID.
Ethosuximide Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Review ethosuximide pediatric dose by age group, including weight-based dosing for children under 6 and fixed dosing for older patients with absence epilepsy.
Etomidate Pediatric Dose — Procedural Sedation & RSI
Etomidate pediatric dose for rapid sequence intubation: 0.5 mg/kg IV once, offering hemodynamic stability with ultra-short sedation.

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Famotidine Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal (H2 Blocker)
Famotidine pediatric dose for IV acid suppression: 0.5 mg/kg/dose every 12 hours, with adult cap of 20 mg/dose; key clinical pearls included.
Fentanyl Pediatric Dose — Analgesia
Review the fentanyl pediatric dose for analgesia: 1–2 mcg/kg IV every 1 hour PRN, with administration pearls and monitoring guidance.
Fluconazole Pediatric Dose — Antifungal Treatment
Fluconazole pediatric dose ranges from 3–12 mg/kg IV or PO every 24 hours depending on the infection type and severity.
Flumazenil Pediatric Dose — Benzodiazepine Reversal
Flumazenil pediatric dose for benzodiazepine reversal: 0.01 mg/kg IV per dose, max 0.2 mg/dose, repeatable every 1 min up to 1 mg total.
Furosemide Pediatric Dose — Diuretics
Furosemide pediatric dose: 1 mg/kg per dose IV/PO, with continuous infusion options of 0.05–0.4 mg/kg/hr titrated to clinical effect.