💊 Weight-Based Dose Calculator
UseEnter the mg/kg dose and patient weight, plus an optional per-dose cap; the tool returns the capped single do…
SourceWHO. Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children, 2nd ed.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Always reconcile the result against the label's usual and maximum dose, total daily dose, and dosing interval before administration (original synthesis · not guideline verbatim).
When to use
Enter the mg/kg dose and patient weight, plus an optional per-dose cap; the tool returns the capped single dose and the uncapped value.
How it works
Single dose = dose (mg/kg) × weight (kg); if a cap is provided and exceeded, the dose is limited to the cap.
Key points
- Always reconcile the result against the label's usual and maximum dose, total daily dose, and dosing interval before administration (original synthesis · not guideline verbatim).
- Formulation concentration and required dilution must be checked separately, especially for high-alert drugs.
- Neonates and preterm infants follow distinct dosing standards and are not covered by simple mg/kg scaling.
References
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the limits and cautions when using Weight-Based Dose Calculator?
- For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
- Does Weight-Based Dose Calculator upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.