Dosage
Diethylcarbamazine (Citrate)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1 mg/kg | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | PO | Initial |
| 6 mg/kg | 6 (6) | 8 hourly | PO | Maintenance, Gradually increase as Required. for 3 weeks. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 1 mg/kg | 1 (1) | 8 hourly | Oral | Initially for 3 days |
| 2 mg/kg | 2 (2) | 8 hourly | Oral | Maintenance for 21 Days |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 1 mg/kg | 1 (1) | 8 hourly | Oral | Initially for 3 days |
| 2 mg/kg | 2 (2) | 8 hourly | Oral | Maintenance for 21 Days |