Doses of intramuscular 1:1000 adrenaline for anaphylaxis
|
Approximate age and weight |
Adrenaline dose |
|
<1 year (approx. 5–10 kg) |
0.05–0.1 mL |
|
1–2 years (approx. 10 kg) |
0.10 mL |
|
2–3 years (approx. 15 kg) |
0.15 mL |
|
4–6 years (approx. 20 kg) |
0.20 mL |
|
7–10 years (approx. 30 kg) |
0.30 mL |
|
10–12 years (approx. 40 kg) |
0.40 mL |
| >12 years and adults, including pregnant women (over 50 kg) |
0.50 mL |
Source: Modified from Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy12
Last updated:
28 June 2018
Last reviewed:
28 June 2018
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