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- Pediatric dose
- 200 mg
- Fraction of adult
- 40%
Legacy empirical rules; mg/kg from protocol is preferred.
How it works
Estimate pediatric dose from adult dose using Young's or Clark's rule.
Who it's for: Legacy empirical methods when mg/kg protocol doses are unavailable.
Young's rule: pediatric = adult × age/(age + 12).
Clark's rule: pediatric = adult × weight/70 kg.
mg/kg from protocol is preferred when available.
How to use
- Select Rule, enter Adult dose (mg), Age (years), and Weight (lb).
- Read Pediatric dose and Fraction of adult.
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