GuidelinesIMCI
Diazepam (Age 2 up to 5 years)
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Explain to the caregiver why the medicine is given.
Determine the dose appropriate for the child’s weight (or age).
Measure the dose accurately
Give Diazepam to Stop Convulsions
- Turn the child to the side and clear the airway. Avoid putting things in the mouth
- Give 0.5 mg per kg diazepam injection solution per rectum. Use a small syringe without a needle or a catheter
- Test for low blood sugar, then treat or prevent
- Give oxygen
- REFER URGENTLY
- If convulsions have not stopped after 10 minutes, repeat the dose once while waiting for transport
| Weight | Age | Dose |
| 3 - < 4 kg | 0 up to 2 months | 2 mg (0.4 ml) |
| 4 - < 5 kg | 2 up to 3 months | 2.5 mg (0.5 ml) |
| 5 - < 15 kg | 3 up to 24 months | 5 mg (1 ml) |
| 15 - 25 kg | 2 up to 5 years | 7.5 mg (1.5 ml) |
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Treatments in Clinic Only; Diazepam
Last checked for updates: June 2023