Dexamethasone tablets dosage for children

Children need to be very careful in using Dexamethasone tablets because the hormone can inhibit the growth and development of children. The dosage of Dexamethasone tablets for children needs to be analyzed according to the age of the child. 1. For newborn babies (up to 1 month of age), it is best not to use the drug. 2. If the child is 1-6 months old: the dose can be used 1/14 of the adult dosage. 3. For children over 6 months and under 2 years of age: the dose can be 1/7 of the adult dose. 4. For children aged 2 years – 5 years: 1/4 of the adult dose may be used. 5. For children aged 5-10 years: 2/5 of the adult dose may be used. 6. If the child is over 10 years old: 1/2 of the adult dose can be used. Dexamethasone tablets are a glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-shock effects. The dosage of dexamethasone tablets needs to be adjusted according to the condition, especially for children, and must be under the guidance of a doctor. If children use dexamethasone tablets for a long time, it will affect the development of the child’s bones, resulting in osteoporosis, and gastrointestinal dysfunction will also occur. Therefore, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women try to choose other kinds of drugs for treatment, with dexamethasone tablets and adrenocorticotropic hormone drug allergy should be contraindicated. It is recommended to use the drug under professional medical supervision.