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Pediatric steroid dose calculator
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Posted by dkwinter
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Pediatric Amoxicillin Dosage Calculator
Patient weight (in kg):
Patient weight (in lbs):
Select regimen:
Prednisone:
Asthma exac. <12yo. 1-2 mg/kg/day once daily for 3 to 10 days. Max 60 mg/day.
Asthma exac. <12yo. 1-2 mg/kg/day divided twice per day for 3 to 10 days. Max 60 mg/day.
Asthma exac. ≥12yo. 40-60 mg once daily for 3 to 10 days.
Asthma exac. ≥12yo. 40-60 mg divided twice daily for 3 to 10 days.
Dexamethasone:
Anti-inflammatory 0.02-0.3 mg/kg/day divided every 6 hours. Usual adult max 9 mg/day.
Anti-inflammatory 0.02-0.3 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours. Usual adult max 9 mg/day.
Anti-inflammatory 0.02-0.3 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours. Usual adult max 9 mg/day.
Asthma exac. 0.6 mg/kg daily for 1 to 2 days. Max dose 16 mg.
Croup 0.6 mg/kg daily for 1 to 2 days. Max dose 16 mg.
Dose: