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Introduction
- Redipred Oral 30ml elixir for oral administration
- Prednisolone is a steroid. It prevents the release of inflammatory mediators
- Peak effect within 1hr
Indications
- Mild / Moderate croup
- Severe croup after nebulised Adrenaline administration
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids
- Live virus immunisation within last 48 hours (e.g. MMR, Chicken Pox, Yellow Fever)
Precautions / Notes
- 30ml Bottle is single patient use only
- Children who are on immunosuppressant drugs are more susceptible to infections than healthy children, e.g.: Chicken pox and measles
- Impaired immune responsiveness
Management
- Each 1ml of solution contains 5mg of prednisolone
- Administer 1mg/kg to maximum single dose of 25mg
- Single dose only
| Age | Weight | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| < 12 months | < 10 kg | 10 mg (2 mL) |
| 1 -3 years | 10 - 15 kg | 10 - 15 mg (2 - 3 mL) |
| 4 - 5 years | 15 - 20 kg | 15 - 20 mg (3 - 4 mL) |
| 6 - 8 years | 20 - 25 kg | 20 - 25 mg (4 - 5 mL) |
Special Considerations
- Side effects occur following prolonged use and are of little consequence in an emergency setting
- Vomiting
References
References
Presentation
25mg in 5mL suspension of Redipred
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