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Weight-Based Dose

Calculates a per-dose amount from a weight and a mg/kg dose, applies a maximum-dose ceiling, and converts to a volume.

Scope: Generic arithmetic helper. It does not know the drug, the indication, renal/hepatic adjustments, or the correct mg/kg — verify everything against the formulary.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Weight kg 0.3–150
Dose per dose mg/kg mg/kg PER DOSE — not per day. Many formulary doses are mg/kg/day divided into N doses; divide first.
Max single dose (optional) mg Absolute cap for a SINGLE dose (often the adult dose) — not the daily max
Concentration (optional) mg/mL mg per 1 mL. A 250 mg/5 mL syrup = 50 mg/mL.

FAQ

What is the Weight-Based Dose?

Calculates a per-dose amount from a weight and a mg/kg dose, applies a maximum-dose ceiling, and converts to a volume.

What inputs does the Weight-Based Dose need?

Weight (kg), Dose per dose (mg/kg), Max single dose (optional) (mg), Concentration (optional) (mg/mL).

Are there any limitations?

Generic arithmetic helper. It does not know the drug, the indication, renal/hepatic adjustments, or the correct mg/kg — verify everything against the formulary.

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