Table 3.
Dose of chloroquine administered in each age group and the dose administered by body weight and body surface area
| Age group (years) | na | Dose administered (mg) | Dose administeredb (mg/kg) | Dose below 25 mg/kg, (%) | Dose requiredb (mg/m2) | Dose administeredb (mg/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 | 22 | 300 | 23.7 (16.9–29.7) | 63.6 | 502 (430–631) | 517 (412–602) |
| 4–8 | 18 | 450 | 23.5 (13.4–38.1) | 56.25 | 688 (508–1007) | 566 (387–766) |
| 9–11 | 19 | 900 | 26.7 (16.1–34.6) | 29.4 | 986 (751–1296) | 736 (650–998) |
| 12–14 | 22 | 1150 | 22.8 (13.1–32.2) | 61.9 | 1108 (843–1552) | 917 (669–1079) |
aNumber of patients
bValues are expressed as median and range