Pediatric Doses

Weight-based dosing references for the pediatric patient.

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Gabapentin Pediatric Dose — Neuropathic Pain
Gabapentin pediatric dose for neuropathic pain: start at 5 mg/kg/dose with gradual titration to a usual range of 3–12 mg/kg/dose three times daily.
Gentamicin Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Dosing Guide
Complete gentamicin pediatric dose guide covering term neonates, infants, children, and cystic fibrosis patients with per-kg dosing and monitoring pearls.
Glucagon Pediatric Dose — Toxicology & Hypoglycemia
Glucagon pediatric dose for insulin-induced hypoglycemia and beta-blocker overdose, including IV, IM, and SQ routes with weight-based dosing guidance.

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Hydralazine Pediatric Dose — Hypertensive Urgency
Review the hydralazine pediatric dose for hypertensive urgency: 0.1–0.2 mg/kg/dose IV every 1–2 hours PRN, with a 20 mg/dose maximum.
Hydrocortisone Pediatric Dose — Steroids & Stress Dosing
Complete hydrocortisone pediatric dose reference for stress dosing in children, including weight-based and BSA-based regimens for clinicians and residents.
Hydromorphone Pediatric Dose — Pain Management
Evidence-based hydromorphone pediatric dose reference for IV and PO analgesia, including per-kg calculations and adult dose comparisons for clinical use.

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Ibuprofen Pediatric Dose — Analgesia & Antipyresis
Learn the ibuprofen pediatric dose for analgesia and antipyresis: 10 mg/kg PO every 6 hours PRN, with key age and dose-cap guidance.
Insulin + Glucose Pediatric Dose — Hyperkalemia
Insulin regular plus glucose pediatric dose for hyperkalemia: 0.1 unit/kg insulin with 0.5 g/kg glucose infused over 30–60 minutes.
Ipratropium Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Ipratropium pediatric dose for acute asthma: 0.5 mg inhaled every 20 min × 3 doses in the ED, then every 6–8 hours for 24 hours.

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Kayexalate Pediatric Dose — Hyperkalemia Management
Kayexalate pediatric dose for hyperkalemia: 1 g/kg PO or 1.5–2 g/kg PR mixed with 20% sorbitol for potassium reduction.
Ketamine Pediatric Dose — Sedation & Procedural Use
Explore ketamine pediatric dose guidelines for IV sedation and IM procedural sedation, including per-kg calculations and key administration pearls.
Ketorolac Pediatric Dose — Analgesics
Review the ketorolac pediatric dose: 0.5 mg/kg IV every 6 hours (max 30 mg/dose) for short-term pain management in children ≥2 months.

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Labetalol Pediatric Dose — Cardiovascular Infusions
Labetalol pediatric dose for continuous infusion: 0.4–1 mg/kg/hr IV, with a maximum of 3 mg/kg/hr for hypertensive management.
Labetalol Pediatric Dose — Hypertensive Urgency
Review the labetalol pediatric dose for hypertensive urgency: 0.2 mg/kg IV every 1–2 hours PRN, with a maximum of 20 mg per dose.
Lactulose Pediatric Dose — Constipation Treatment
Review the lactulose pediatric dose for constipation: 1–3 mL/kg/day divided every 8–12 hours, with a maximum of 60 mL/day.
Levetiracetam Pediatric Dose — Anticonvulsant
Evidence-based levetiracetam pediatric dose guide covering IV/PO loading, initial, and maintenance dosing for seizure management in children.
Lidocaine Pediatric Dose — Resuscitation
Review the lidocaine pediatric dose for resuscitation: 1 mg/kg IV/IO bolus, with practical dosing examples and administration pearls.
Lorazepam Pediatric Dose — Sedation & Anxiolysis
Review the lorazepam pediatric dose for sedation and anxiolysis: 0.05–0.1 mg/kg IV/PO every 6 hours, with a maximum of 4 mg per dose.
Lorazepam Pediatric Dose — Seizure Management
Lorazepam pediatric dose for acute seizures: 0.1 mg/kg IV per dose, max 4 mg, repeatable every 10–15 minutes in children.

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Magnesium Sulfate Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Magnesium sulfate pediatric dose for acute severe asthma: 25–75 mg/kg IV over 20 min, max 2 g/dose. Essential reference for PICU and EM clinicians.
Magnesium Sulfate Pediatric Dose — Electrolyte Replacement
Review the magnesium sulfate pediatric dose for electrolyte replacement: 25–50 mg/kg IV over 2 hours, with a maximum of 2 g per dose.
Meropenem Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Meropenem pediatric dose guide for clinicians: 20 mg/kg/dose IV every 8 hours, with adult cap of 1 g/dose, indications, and administration pearls.
Methadone Pediatric Dose — Analgesia
Methadone pediatric dose for analgesia starts at 0.1 mg/kg IV/PO every 6 hours; conversion is highly variable and requires specialist guidance.
Methylprednisolone Pediatric Dose — Acute Allergy
Learn the methylprednisolone pediatric dose for acute allergic reactions: 2 mg/kg IV per dose, with a maximum of 60 mg per dose.
Methylprednisolone Pediatric Dose — Asthma & Respiratory
Methylprednisolone pediatric dose for asthma: IV loading and maintenance dosing guidance for clinicians managing acute pediatric respiratory exacerbations.
Methylprednisolone Pediatric Dose — Steroids
Methylprednisolone pediatric dose guide covering general IV corticosteroid dosing and acute spinal cord injury protocols for clinical reference.
Metoclopramide Pediatric Dose — Gastrointestinal
Metoclopramide pediatric dose is 0.1 mg/kg IV or PO every 6 hours, with a maximum of 10 mg per dose, for GI motility indications.
Metolazone Pediatric Dose — Diuretics
Metolazone pediatric dose: 0.1–0.2 mg/kg/dose PO every 12 hours; for patients over 40 kg, the adult dose of 5–10 mg/day applies.
Metronidazole Pediatric Dose — Antimicrobial Reference
Metronidazole pediatric dose: 7.5 mg/kg/dose IV or PO every 6 hours for anaerobic and protozoal infections in children.
Midazolam Pediatric Dose — Sedation & Anxiolysis
Complete midazolam pediatric dose guide covering IV, PO, and intranasal routes for sedation and anxiolysis in infants and children.