Pediatric Dosage Calculator - draihi
Calculate weight-based pediatric medication dosages safely.
Clinical Context
Pediatric drug dosing is inherently complex and prone to errors because calculations are weight-based rather than standard adult doses. Errors by a factor of 10 (decimal point errors) are the most common.
Common Antibiotic Dosing (Example)
| Medication | Typical Dose | Max Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin (Otitis Media) | 80-90 mg/kg/day divided q12h | 4g/day |
| Acetaminophen | 10-15 mg/kg/dose q4-6h | 75 mg/kg/day |