Table 2 A suggested weight-based dosing scheme for single low-dose primaquine
Weight in kg | Dose of primaquine base in mg | Dose of primaquine base in mg/kg |
|---|---|---|
5–14.99 | 2.5 | 0.5–0.17 |
15–29.99 | 5 | 0.33–0.17 |
30–39.99 | 7.5 | 0.25–0.19 |
40–79.99 | 15 | 0.38–0.18 |
80–109.9 | 20 | 0.25–0.18 |