Severe asthma (in combination with inhaled salbutamol);
anaphylactic shock (in combination with epinephrine); allergic
angioedema
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Adult and child >12years: 200 mg IV stat
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Child 6–12 years: 100 mg IM or slow IV stat
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Child 1–5 years: 50 mg IM or slow IV stat
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Child <1 year: 25 mg IM or slow IV stat
Repeat the dose every 4–6 hours as need arises depending on the
patient's response
Allergic skin reaction and itching due to insect stings
Apply thin layer of cream to affected area every 12 hours until
improvement is seen
Allergic conjunctivitis
Apply 1 drop every 2 hours then reduce frequency as infection is
controlled and continue for 48 hours after healing. At night,
use the ointment as it lasts longer at site of action
If using ointment alone, apply every 6‒8 hours
If infection present, use combination with antibiotics
