What is the adrenaline dose for a child aged 6–12 years?

• A. 0.15 mg
• B. 0.3 mg
• C. 0.5 mg
• D. 0.75 mg

Answer: (B)

Adrenaline dosing in children is based on weight, using 0.01 mg/kg by intramuscular injection, with a maximum single dose of 0.3 mg. For a child aged 6–12, the typical weight is enough that the weight-based calculation would reach or exceed 0.3 mg, so the highest safe single dose is given: 0.3 mg. This makes 0.3 mg the appropriate single-dose choice in most cases within this age range.

In lighter children, the calculated dose could be closer to 0.15 mg, which is why some guidelines and devices specify 0.15 mg for smaller pediatric patients. But for the typical 6–12-year-old, 0.3 mg is the standard maximum single dose to ensure an adequate therapeutic effect while staying within safety limits.