2007-12-11 11:12:01 · 0 answers · asked by jenn n 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
he was perscribed 2mg and he was really jitery and hyper and i was woundering if my doc perscribed the correct amount
2007-12-11 11:18:05 · update #1
Call your pharmacist. Ask what the normal dose is for a baby of the weight of your baby. The pharmacist will know. Make sure that the order does not say 0.2 mls instead of 2 mls. Look for those all important decimal points.
Albuterol is a pretty safe medication. When one is given too much, it results in fast heart rate and nervousness. It sounds like this is what your baby was experiencing.
It is interesting that other people who are giving advice tell you not to follow the advice of the people giving advice. I have close to 18 years of experience in being a Respiratory Therapist. Anyone with a brain in their head would not give you an amount to give your child but advise you to call the doctor or therapist.
2007-12-11 11:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Liquid Albuterol Dosage
2016-12-31 06:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by dustman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albuterol Dosage For Infants
2016-11-16 11:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2.5mg is a normal dose for an adult. usually we give infants half the normal dose. 1.25mg.....if the baby is over one yr. 2.5mg isn't going to do harm. just make the child a little hyper. if the baby is under one....it could cause his heart to go too fast. but in 8yrs of giving the medication to pediatric patients, i've never seen any really bad adverse reactions from albuterol.
there are doctors who prescribe the adult dose for infants, those infants are usually pretty sick. but the babies do ok on it after they get used to the side effects.
ask your doc about xopenex. it has less side effects. it is considered safer than albuterol. less increased heart rates and less hyperactivity. and there is a child dose. .31mg
2007-12-11 12:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by gretch 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
CALL YOUR DOCTOR
Albuterol is so strong I can't believe you would even think of giving it to a baby without a doctor instructing you to so so!
Please don't heed any other advice you get here.
2007-12-11 11:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by Butterfly Lover 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Check with your pediatrician
2-6 years: 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose 3 times/day; maximum dose not to exceed 12 mg/day (divided doses)
2007-12-11 11:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by VeeBee 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I pray that you don't trust any of the answers that are posted here for the welfare of your kid.
seriously.
why don't you ask like, a doctor?
2007-12-11 11:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by Zman 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋