Child Meds |

The doses below are from the childrens national formulary. Please also check on the bottle and be careful how you translate the dose in mg to mls. The information below is intended as a guide and may vary according to the child’s condition. Please discuss with your pharmacist/doctor if any doubt. This is for information only and does not mean that if you are concerned about your child or if the illness is prolonged that you should not see your doctor.

(Unlicensed under 2 months though may be advised by doctor)

Child 3 months 30–60 mg every 8 hours as necessary

(Below every 4-6 hours, max. 4 doses in 24 hours)

Child 3–12 months 60–120 mg

Child 1–6 years 120–250 mg

Child 6–12 years 250–500 mg

Child 12–18 years 500 mg every 4–6 hours

By mouth

Child 1–3 months (UNLICENSED but may be advised by doctor)
max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses:
Child 3–6 months 50 mg 3 times daily;

Child 6 months–1 year 50 mg 3–4 times daily
Child 1–4 years 100 mg 3 times daily
Child 4–7 years 150 mg 3 times daily
max. 30 mg/kg (max. 2.4 g) daily in 3–4 divided doses
Child 7–10 years 200 mg 3 times daily

Child 10–12 years 300 mg 3 times daily
Child 12–18 years maintenance dose of 200–400 mg 3 times daily may be adequate