Weight | |
unit | kgs lbs |
Dose Ordered | |
unit | mcg/kg/day mg/kg/day g/kg/day |
Dosing Frequency | QD BID TID QID 5x/day 6x/day |
This calculator is useful for calculating the dose of solid oral dosage forms to be administered based on the patient's weight.
Formula used:
Weight based dose = (Dose ordered × Weight)
For
QD dosing, divide by 1
BID dosing, divide by 2
TID dosing, divide by 3
QID dosing, divide by 4
5x/day dosing, divide by 5
6x/day dosing, divide by 6