Table 1. Hydroxychloroquine: Suggested Oral Pediatric Dosing Algorithma,b.
Weight, kg | Day 1 | Days 2-5 |
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<5 | 6 mg/kg every 12 h | 1.5 mg/kg every 12 h |
5 to <25 | 6 mg/kg every 12 h | 2.5 mg/kg every 12 h |
25 to <50 | 6 mg/kg every 12 h | 3 mg/kg every 12 h |
≥50 | 400 mg every 12 h | 200 mg every 12 h |
Dosages defined in terms of hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Dosages expected to provide similar average unbound drug concentrations in plasma over 120 hours as those computed for adults.