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What Is The Dose Of Eptoin For Seizures In A 6 Year Old?
Brief Answer:
The exact required dose depends on the body weight of the child
Detailed Answer:
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The dose of Eptoin (phenytoin) is 15 to 20 mg/kg orally in 3 divided doses. An initial higher loading dose may be given to increase the blood concentration of the medicine. Eptoin syrup contains 125 mg / 5 ml. The exact dose would depend on the body weight of your child.
If the child is suffering from fits, the choice of anticonvulsant need not be eptoin only. Your doctor would be able to assess and decide better. Based on the clinician's judgement, the dose also might be varied to some extent. Please visit a pediatrician.
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The exact required dose depends on the body weight of the child
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The dose of Eptoin (phenytoin) is 15 to 20 mg/kg orally in 3 divided doses. An initial higher loading dose may be given to increase the blood concentration of the medicine. Eptoin syrup contains 125 mg / 5 ml. The exact dose would depend on the body weight of your child.
If the child is suffering from fits, the choice of anticonvulsant need not be eptoin only. Your doctor would be able to assess and decide better. Based on the clinician's judgement, the dose also might be varied to some extent. Please visit a pediatrician.
Hope that helps.
In case you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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