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 |
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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