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Are acitaminophen suppository doses different fm oral doses for kids? if so where can i find a chart showing suppository doses?
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No: However, suppositories have inconsistent rates of absorption & may take longer to reach desired effect.
Answered 11/13/2016
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10 mg/kg every 6 hrs: Since rectal absorption is similar to oral, or by mouth dosing, you can use this oral dosing standard, its more like 4.5 mg/pound if you are measuring in pounds, since a kg = 2.2 lbs. for children over 12 you can give every 4 hrs for fevers
Answered 11/15/2016
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