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My daughter's orapred prescription is for 48mg/day for 5 days. she weighs 18.8kg. i thought dose was 1-2mg/kg? is this too much? she is ex-preemie, 6yo
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Orapred: It is a bit much especially if she is not on a declining dose level. However, if she is exhibiting respiratory distress, the dosage may be justified.
Answered 1/7/2014
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You are correct: Short courses of oral steroids is indeed usually standardized at 1-2 mg/kg/day for 5 days. The higher dose prescribed is not necessarily cause major issues other than insomnia-more fussy or increased appetite. Talk with you doctor to adjust to 2mg/kg/day if you feel suspicious about the efficacy of the higher prescribed dose.
Answered 1/8/2014
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