Furosemide
Furosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt. This allows the salt to instead be passed in your urine, helping to reduce swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical conditions.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage is highly individualized based on patient response and clinical condition. For children, the typical initial dose is 1 to 2 mg/kg of body weight as a single dose, which may be increased carefully if needed.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 mg to 5 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Must be initiated under strict medical supervision, preferably using oral solution.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 5 mg to 10 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Adjust dose based on response; monitor electrolytes and hydration status.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 8 mg to 15 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor potassium levels closely during therapy.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 11 mg to 25 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Use oral liquid for precise dosing. Ensure adequate fluid intake unless restricted.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 16 mg to 30 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours
- Tracking Notes
- Can use tablets or oral solution. Do not exceed the maximum prescribed pediatric daily limit.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 2.5 mg to 5 mg | Once daily or every 12 hours | Must be initiated under strict medical supervision, preferably using oral solution. |
| 5-7 kg | 5 mg to 10 mg | Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours | Adjust dose based on response; monitor electrolytes and hydration status. |
| 8-10 kg | 8 mg to 15 mg | Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours | Monitor potassium levels closely during therapy. |
| 11-15 kg | 11 mg to 25 mg | Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours | Use oral liquid for precise dosing. Ensure adequate fluid intake unless restricted. |
| 16-20 kg | 16 mg to 30 mg | Once daily or every 12 to 24 hours | Can use tablets or oral solution. Do not exceed the maximum prescribed pediatric daily limit. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease, or a kidney disorder. It is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Generic Name
FurosemideBranded Drug Names
Furosemide is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.