DiureticAdult 50-100 g as 20% IV infusion administered at 30-50 mL/hr. Childn 0.25-2 g/kg or 60 g/m2 IV infusion as 20% soln over 2-6 hr. Reduction of intracranial pressureAdult & childn 0.25 g/kg administered every 6-8 hr.
Contraindications
Anuria, severe dehydration, active intracranial bleeding except during craniotomy, severe pulmonary edema, heart failure.