Free Pediatric Dosing Calculator
Calculate weight-based medication doses for children using mg/kg dosing.
kg
mg/kg
times/day
Single Dose
250.0 mg
Total Daily Dose750.0 mg/day
Verified mg/kg/dose10.0 mg/kg
Single Dose vs Child Weight
Weight-Based Pediatric Dosing
Single Dose = Weight (kg) x Dose (mg/kg)
Daily Dose = Single Dose x Doses per Day
Pediatric medications are typically dosed based on body weight because children's bodies process drugs differently than adults. Always verify doses with a pharmacist or prescribing reference.
Important
This calculator is for educational purposes. Always confirm doses with a healthcare provider and check maximum dose limits.
Example Calculation
A 25 kg child prescribed 10 mg/kg three times daily.
- 01Single dose = 25 x 10 = 250 mg
- 02Daily total = 250 x 3 = 750 mg/day
- 03Verify: 750 / 25 = 30 mg/kg/day
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