Pediatric Drug Dosing Reference

GENERAL PEDIATRICS DRUG INFORMATION


Acetylsalicylic Acid

Antiplatelet


Antiplatelet therapy (including Kawasaki Disease)
PO:
3-5 mg/kg (minimum: 20 mg) (usual maximum: 80 or 325 mg) Q24H



Availability: Round dose to nearest 1/4 tab
Supplied as:
Chewable tablets: 80 mg
Tablets: 325, 650 mg
Enteric coated tablets: 81, 325, and 650 mg

Updated: 12/21/2022

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