Saturation dose (yg/kg) Maintenance dose (yg/kg/d)
iv po iv po
Preterm neonate 20 - 30 30 - 40 5 - 8 8 - 10
Term neonate 30 - 35 40 - 50 8 - 10 10 - 12
1 Mo. - 2 yr. 40 - 45 50 - 60 10 - 12 12 - 15
2 - 5 Years 30 - 35 30 - 50 8 - 10 10 - 12
> 5 Years 20 - 30 30 - 40 6 - 8 8 - 10
For quick digitilisation: half dose initially, 1/4 after 4 - 8 hours,
a further 1/4 after 4 - 8 hours, another 1/4 after 8 - 16 hours.
Effective Digoxin - Serum level for babies and children :
0.9 - 3.7 ng/ml
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