Calculate
Dosing Calculator
Label dosing band for a mg/kg dose, shown with the formula, your inputs, the arithmetic and the source.
Worked example
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- Paracetamol 15 mg/kg, child 18 kg, 120 mg/5 mL suspension
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- Label dosing band: 15 mg/kg × 18 kg = 270 mg = 11.25 mL per dose, every 4-6 hours, no more than 4 doses in 24 hours (product label).
Module overview
The Dosing Calculator pairs a selected rule from the approved catalog with the patient details entered in the tool. Where a rule supports calculation, the interface presents the resulting information for professional review.
Check patient identity, age, weight, units, indication, formulation, maximum limits, and every displayed result. The calculator cannot confirm that a selected rule is appropriate for a patient; verify the source and follow current local policy.
How it works
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Choose a supported rule
Select the relevant entry from the available dosing catalog and confirm that it matches the medicine and context.
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Enter and check inputs
Provide the requested patient details and units, then recheck every value before calculating.
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Review the displayed result
Compare the output with the rule’s recorded limits and source. Confirm the result independently before any clinical use.
- Designed for
- Pharmacists and other qualified healthcare professionals.
- Scope and limitations
- Independently verify the inputs, units, limits, and result before use.
