Typical dosage for Pentobarbital
Injection into the muscle (intramuscular, IM)
- Adults: The typical dose is 150 mg to 200 mg as a single dose.
- Children: The dose will depend on your child's body weight. The typical dose is 2 mg/kg to 6 mg/kg of weight (up to 100 mg) as a single dose.
Injection into the veins (intravenous, IV)
- The typical dose varies from one person to another. It depends on your body weight, your age, your medical conditions, and why you need to receive Pentobarbital. Your provider will calculate the right dose to give to you.
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