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Table 3 Dose optimization schedule of gabapentin

From: Gabapentin as add-on to morphine for severe neuropathic or mixed pain in children from age 3 months to 18 years - evaluation of the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of a new gabapentin liquid formulation: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Weight group

V2

V3

V4

V5

V6

5–15 kg

7 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,09 ml/kg/day

14 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,19 ml/kg/day

21 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,28 ml/kg/day

42 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,56 ml/kg/day

63 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,84 ml/kg/day

> 15 kg

5 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,07 ml/kg/day

10 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,13 ml/kg/day

15 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,2 ml/kg/day

30 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,4 ml/kg/day

45 mg/kg/day corresponding to 0,6 ml/kg/day