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. 2009 Jul-Dec;2(2):149–152. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.58317

Table 1.

Dosing for digoxin in infants and children[7]

Age Total digitalizing dose mcg/kg/24 h
Daily maintenance dose mcg/kg/24 h
PO IV PO IV
Premature 20 15 5 3–4
Full term 30 20 8–10 6–8
< 2 yr 40–50 30–40 10–12 7.5–9
2-10 yr 30–40 20–30 8–10 6–8
> 10 yrs /adults 0.75–1.5 mg 0.5–1 mg 0.125–0.5 mg 0.1–0.4 mg

PO - Per oral; IV - Intravenous