Meftal suspension contains 100 mg in 5ml, how much should be dose of a 11 kg child
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Here is the complete, accurate dosing information for an 11 kg child:
Meftal-P Suspension Dose for an 11 kg Child
Meftal-P Suspension: Mefenamic acid 100 mg per 5 ml
Standard Dosing (Weight-Based)
The recommended dose is 4-6.5 mg/kg every 8 hours (or 25 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses), per the official Meftal-P prescribing information.
| Parameter | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Child's weight | 11 kg |
| Dose per dose | 5 mg/kg × 11 kg = 55 mg |
| Volume per dose | 55 mg ÷ 20 mg/ml = 2.75 ml (~2.8 ml) |
| Frequency | Every 8 hours (3 times daily) |
| Daily total | ~165 mg/day (~8.25 ml/day) |
Practical dose: 2.5 ml to 3 ml every 8 hours (three times daily), given orally preferably with food.
Important Notes
- Age group guidance from the official PI (age 2-4 years, which covers most 11 kg children): 5 ml three times daily (age-based, not weight-based). However, weight-based dosing is preferred for accuracy.
- The Indian Pediatric consensus (MAPP, 2026) recommends 5 mg/kg every 8 hours as the standard dose.
- Do not exceed 25 mg/kg/day total.
- Do not use for more than 7 days in children.
- Avoid in children with peptic ulcer, diarrheal illness, or known NSAID hypersensitivity.
Bottom line: For an 11 kg child, give 2.5-3 ml of Meftal-P suspension every 8 hours (three times a day), ideally after food. Always follow the prescribing physician's instructions.
And for 14 kg child
Using the same dosing (5 mg/kg every 8 hours, Meftal-P 100 mg/5 ml):
Meftal-P Dose for a 14 kg Child
| Parameter | Calculation |
|---|---|
| Child's weight | 14 kg |
| Dose per dose | 5 mg/kg × 14 kg = 70 mg |
| Volume per dose | 70 mg ÷ 20 mg/ml = 3.5 ml |
| Frequency | Every 8 hours (3 times daily) |
| Daily total | 210 mg/day (10.5 ml/day) |
Practical dose: 3.5 ml every 8 hours (three times daily), given orally preferably with or after food.
Quick check against max limit:
- Max allowed: 25 mg/kg/day = 25 × 14 = 350 mg/day
- Our dose: 210 mg/day ✅ Well within safe limits
The same precautions apply - do not exceed 7 days of use, avoid on empty stomach, and do not combine with other NSAIDs.
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