Recofol
Recofol contains Propofol, a short-acting intravenous general anesthetic. It is used to induce and maintain anesthesia, and to provide sedation in intensive care units or during medical procedures. It works by rapidly depressing the central nervous system.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage must be highly individualized and administered only by trained healthcare professionals (anesthesiologists) in a hospital or clinical setting equipped with resuscitation equipment. Never self-administer.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Specialist determination only
- Frequency
- Single dose or continuous infusion as required
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in neonates and infants under 1 month of age are not established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously
- Frequency
- Single slow injection for induction
- Tracking Notes
- Administer slowly and titrate against patient response. Continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function is mandatory.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously
- Frequency
- Single slow injection for induction
- Tracking Notes
- Maintenance doses are calculated separately as a continuous infusion (typically 9 to 15 mg/kg/hour).
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously
- Frequency
- Single slow injection for induction
- Tracking Notes
- Dose may need to be adjusted or reduced in pediatric patients who are premedicated or have co-morbidities.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg intravenously
- Frequency
- Single slow injection for induction
- Tracking Notes
- Older pediatric patients (over 8 years) may require lower induction doses compared to younger children.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Specialist determination only | Single dose or continuous infusion as required | Safety and efficacy in neonates and infants under 1 month of age are not established. |
| 5-7 kg | 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously | Single slow injection for induction | Administer slowly and titrate against patient response. Continuous monitoring of respiratory and cardiac function is mandatory. |
| 8-10 kg | 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously | Single slow injection for induction | Maintenance doses are calculated separately as a continuous infusion (typically 9 to 15 mg/kg/hour). |
| 11-15 kg | 2.5 to 4 mg/kg intravenously | Single slow injection for induction | Dose may need to be adjusted or reduced in pediatric patients who are premedicated or have co-morbidities. |
| 16-20 kg | 1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg intravenously | Single slow injection for induction | Older pediatric patients (over 8 years) may require lower induction doses compared to younger children. |
Formulation
Intravenous EmulsionInjection
Purpose
Induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, and sedation for mechanically ventilated patients or during diagnostic/surgical procedures
Generic Name
PropofolScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.