Dosage
Phenytoin (Na)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 500 to 4000 mg | 2200 (2250) | 12 hourly | Slow IV | Over 3-5 Minutes |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 30 mg/kg | 30 (30) | 8 hourly | Intramuscular | |
| 30 mg/kg | 30 (30) | 8 hourly | Intravenous | |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 30 to 50 mg/kg | 40 (40) | 8 hourly | Intramuscular | Dose for children over 1 month |
| 30 to 50 mg/kg | 40 (40) | 8 hourly | Intravenous | Dose for children over 1 month |