Dosing Guidlines for Children

Drug Detail for Pediatric Drugs


Famotidine

Miscellaneous Agents

Antihistamines

H2 Antagonists


Metabolism/Excretion
Plasma Protein Binding %
Dose for Normal Renal Function
0.5-1 mg/kg/day q12h
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 30-50
0.5 mg/kg/day q24h
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 10-29
0.25 mg/kg/day q24h
AdAdjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 <10
0.125 mg/kg/day q24h
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: 0.125 mg/kg/day q24h
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: 0.125 mg/kg/day q24h
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: 0.5 mg/kg/day q24h, [B]
References
Toxicity Notes