Medication Dose Calculator
Calculate weight-based medication doses using mg/kg dosing for common drugs.
Common Medications (Reference)
| Medication | Dose (mg/kg) | Max Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) | 15 | 1000mg per dose, 75mg/kg/day |
| Ibuprofen | 10 | 400mg per dose, 40mg/kg/day |
| Amoxicillin | 25 | 500mg per dose |
| Azithromycin | 10 | 500mg per dose |
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before administering any medication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Code Implementation
def calculate_dose(weight_kg: float, dose_per_kg: float,
frequency: int, max_single_dose: float = None,
max_daily_dose: float = None) -> dict:
"""
Calculate weight-based medication dose.
weight_kg: patient weight in kg
dose_per_kg: dose in mg per kg
frequency: number of doses per day
max_single_dose: optional cap per dose in mg
max_daily_dose: optional cap per day in mg
"""
single_dose = weight_kg * dose_per_kg
if max_single_dose:
single_dose = min(single_dose, max_single_dose)
daily_dose = single_dose * frequency
if max_daily_dose:
daily_dose = min(daily_dose, max_daily_dose)
single_dose = daily_dose / frequency # re-split if daily capped
return {
"single_dose_mg": round(single_dose, 2),
"daily_dose_mg": round(daily_dose, 2),
"frequency": frequency,
"doses_per_day": f"Every {24 // frequency} hours",
}
# Example: amoxicillin 25 mg/kg TID, max 500 mg/dose
r = calculate_dose(
weight_kg=30,
dose_per_kg=25,
frequency=3,
max_single_dose=500
)
print(f"Single Dose : {r['single_dose_mg']} mg")
print(f"Daily Dose : {r['daily_dose_mg']} mg")
print(f"Frequency : {r['frequency']}x/day ({r['doses_per_day']})")Comments & Feedback
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