Pediatric Dose Tricks: A Quick Reference Guide for Accurate Medication Dosing Volume 1: Paracetamol, Domperidone Syrup, Osia (Ondansetron), and ORS
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table summarizing the dosing tricks for each drug discussed:
| Drug | Concentration | Dosage Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Syrup: 120 mg/5 ml | Weight ÷ 2 |
| Drops: 100 mg/ml | Weight ÷ 10 | |
| Domperidone | Syrup: 5 mg/5 ml (1 mg/ml) | Weight ÷ 4 |
| Osia (Ondansetron) | -- | 0.13-0.15 mg/kg |
| Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) | -- | Weight × 5 (Vomiting) |
| -- | Weight × 10 (Diarrhea) |
Paracetamol Dosing Guide
Syrup (120 mg/5 ml):
- Dosage calculation: Weight divided by 2.
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the dose is 8 divided by 2, which equals 4 ml.
Drops (100 mg/ml):
- Dosage calculation: Weight divided by 10.
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the dose is 8 divided by 10, which equals 0.8 ml.
Domperidone Syrup
Concentration: 5 mg/5 ml (1 mg/ml)
- Dosage calculation: Weight divided by 4.
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the dose is 8 divided by 4, which equals 2 ml.
Osia (Ondansetron)
Dosing: 0.13-0.15 mg/kg
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the dose range is 0.13 multiplied by 8, which equals 1.04 mg to 0.15 multiplied by 8, which equals 1.2 mg.
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
For Vomiting:
- Dosage calculation: Weight multiplied by 5.
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the volume is 8 multiplied by 5, which equals 40 ml.
For Diarrhea:
- Dosage calculation: Weight multiplied by 10.
- Example: For a child weighing 8 kg, the volume is 8 multiplied by 10, which equals 80 ml.
Summary of Dosing Tricks
Paracetamol:
- Syrup (120 mg/5 ml): Weight divided by 2.
- Example: 8 kg child = 4 ml.
- Drops (100 mg/ml): Weight divided by 10.
- Example: 8 kg child = 0.8 ml.
Domperidone Syrup (1 mg/ml):
- Weight divided by 4.
- Example: 8 kg child = 2 ml.
Osia (Ondansetron):
- 0.13-0.15 mg/kg.
- Example: 8 kg child = 1.04 mg to 1.2 mg.
ORS:
- Vomiting: Weight multiplied by 5.
- Example: 8 kg child = 40 ml.
- Diarrhea: Weight multiplied by 10.
- Example: 8 kg child = 80 ml.
This guide provides a quick reference for calculating dosages of common medications based on the child’s weight. Always verify with clinical guidelines and consult with a healthcare professional if needed.
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