Intravenous salbutamol dosing recommendations in British National Formularies for Children (BNFc) and adults (BNF)
| Adults (BNF) | Children BNFc | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolus dose | 250 mcg slow intravenous injection | Less than 2 years age=5 mcg/kg Over 2 years age=15 mcg/kg; maximum 250 mcg All doses over 5 min |
| Continuous infusion | 3–20 mcg/min | 1–5 mcg/kg/min |