Child Dose Calculator
Specialized pediatric dosing calculator using evidence-based formulas including mg/kg dosing, Clark's Rule, and Young's Rule for safe medication administration in children.
👶 Pediatric Medication Safety
Children are not small adults - their physiology, metabolism, and medication requirements differ significantly. Accurate pediatric dosing is critical to prevent under-dosing (treatment failure) or over-dosing (toxicity).
Dosing Methods
- mg/kg dosing: Weight-based dosing (most accurate)
- Clark's Rule: Child dose = Adult dose × (Weight ÷ 70)
- Young's Rule: Child dose = Adult dose × (Age ÷ (Age + 12))
- BSA Method: Body surface area calculations
Safety Considerations
- Age-specific dosing: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents
- Weight verification: Accurate measurements required
- Formulation checks: Appropriate dosage forms
- Double calculations: Independent verification
- Monitoring: Therapeutic drug monitoring when applicable
Professional Verification Required
Always verify pediatric doses with current references and consult pediatric specialists. This calculator provides estimates based on standard formulas and should be used as a guide only.
🏥 Pediatric Care Specialists
- Pediatricians: Child medication prescribing
- Pharmacists: Dose verification and compounding
- Pediatric Nurses: Medication administration
- Students: Pediatric pharmacology
- Researchers: Pediatric drug studies
📏 Growth & Development
Considers developmental changes in drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination that affect dosing throughout childhood.
Calculate Pediatric Dose
Source: calculatorCalculate pediatric doses using mg/kg, Clark's Rule, or Young's Rule. The result will include the formula and step-by-step working.
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Formula & Steps
Medical & AI Content Disclaimers
Medical Disclaimer: Pediatric dosing calculations are for educational purposes only and should be confirmed with authoritative references and clinical judgment.
AI Content Disclaimer: Some dosing recommendations may be AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Always verify with trusted pharmacological references.