You must document the basis of your dose calculation (e.g.a 60 kg child receiving a stat dose of paracetamol should receive the adult dose of 1g, not 20 mg/kg x 60 = 1.2g). Never exceed the maximum adult dose (e.g.
Most medications are prescribed on a per kilogram basis for children under 50 kg * The following points must be adhered to at all times when prescribing medications for children: Prescribing of medications in children is different to adults.
