Weight-based dose (mg/kg)
Dose per administration and per day from mg/kg, with a maximum-dose cap and liquid volume.
Inputs
0 of 3Actual (total) body weight
mg/kg per dose
per day
Optional
mg
Optional, mg per mL
Patient values are shared with every calculator.
When to use
- Any mg/kg order, especially liquids for children.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Always apply the adult maximum.
- Confirm whether mg/kg is per dose or per day.
Why use
Volume in mL shown so the dose can be measured directly.
- where
- W
- Weight, kg
- C
- Concentration, mg/mL