Active Ingredient: Midazolam
Treatment of prolonged, acute, convulsive seizures in infants, toddlers, children and adolescents (from 3 months to <18 years).
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
2.5 - 10 mg
From 2.5 To 10 mg once every day
Standard doses are indicated below:
| Age range | Dose |
|---|---|
| 3 to 6 months hospital setting | 2.5 mg |
| > 6 months to < 1 year | 2.5 mg |
| 1 year to < 5 years | 5 mg |
| 5 years to < 10 years | 7.5 mg |
| 10 years to < 18 years | 10 mg |
Carers should only administer a single dose of midazolam. If the seizure has not stopped within 10 minutes after administration of midazolam, emergency medical assistance must be sought and the empty syringe given to the healthcare professional to provide information on the dose received by the patient.
A second or repeat dose when seizures re-occur after an initial response should not be given without prior medical advice.
Midazolam is for oromucosal use. The full amount of solution should be inserted slowly into the space between the gum and the cheek. Laryngo-tracheal insertion should be avoided to prevent accidental aspiration of the solution. If necessary (for larger volumes and/or smaller patients), approximately half the dose should be given slowly into one side of the mouth, then the other half given slowly into the other side.
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