Calculate medication dosage based on patient weight. Enter weight, dose per kg, frequency, and optionally the liquid concentration.
This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes. Always verify dosages with a pharmacist or physician. Dosing may vary based on renal/hepatic function, age, and specific medications.
Milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) dosing adjusts the medication amount based on body weight, ensuring appropriate doses for patients of different sizes. This is standard practice in pediatric and weight-based prescribing.
If a label says '250 mg/5 ml', the concentration is 50 mg/ml. Divide the dose in mg by the concentration to get the volume in ml needed per dose.