<p>Suggested doses of Phenobarbital for specific indications are as follows:<br />
<br />
Pediatric Oral Dosage:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Preoperative</strong>: 1 mg to 3 mg/kg.</li>
	<li><strong>Anticonvulsant</strong>: 1 mg to 6 mg/kg per day</li>
</ul>

<p>Adult Oral Dosage:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Daytime sedative</strong>: 30 mg to 120 mg daily in 2 to 3 divided doses.</li>
	<li><strong>Bedtime hypnotic</strong>: 100 mg to 320 mg.</li>
	<li><strong>Anticonvulsant</strong>: 50 mg to 100 mg 2 to 3 times daily.</li>
</ul>

<p>Pediatric Injection Dosage:</p>

<ul>
	<li>15 to 20 mg/kg IV over 10 to 15 min.</li>
	<li><strong>Preoperative Sedation</strong>:1 to 3 mg/kg IM/IV;</li>
	<li><strong>Anticonvulsant</strong>: 4 to 6 mg/kg IM/IV per day, for 10 days. Alternatively, use 10 to 15 mg/kg IM/IV per day to reach therapeutic level more quickly. Maxium IV rate 60 mg/min.</li>
</ul>

<p>Adult Injection Dosage:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Insomnia</strong>: 100 to 320 mg IM/IV;</li>
	<li><strong>Convulsions</strong>: 100 to 320 mg IV. Repeat if needed (maximum, 600 mg per day);</li>
	<li><strong>Status Epilepticus</strong>: 10 to 20 mg/kg IV. Repeat if needed.</li>
</ul>