Dosage
Methylene Blue's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 50 to 300 mg | 180 (175) | As recommended. | IV | Initially for once |
| 200 to 300 mg | 250 (250) | As recommended. | PO | Initially for once. |
| 50 to 300 mg | 180 (175) | 24 hourly | PO,IV | Maintenance, As Required |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 1 to 4 mg/kg | 2.5 (2.5) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous | |
| 1 to 4 mg/kg | 2.5 (2.5) | 24 hourly | Oral | |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 1 to 4 mg/kg | 2.5 (2.5) | 24 hourly | Intra Venous | |
| 1 to 4 mg/kg | 2.5 (2.5) | 24 hourly | Oral | |