Dosage
Sodium Stibogluconate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 4.76 to 9.52 mg/kg | 7.1 (7.14) | 8 hourly | IM | maximum daily dose must be limited to 4 g |
| 0.714 mg/kg | 0.71 (0.714) | As recommended. | Intra Thecal | - |
| 4.76 to 9.52 mg/kg | 7.1 (7.14) | 8 hourly | SC | - |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 2.5 mg/kg | 2.5 (2.5) | 24 hourly | Intra Thecal | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 15 mg/kg | 15 (15) | 12 hourly | Intramuscular | |
| 1.56 mg/kg | 1.6 (1.56) | 24 hourly | Intrathecal | |