Pediatric Liquid Medication Calculator
Convert prescribed milligram doses to milliliter volumes for liquid medications based on the drug concentration.
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Inputs
Results
mL Per Dose
10 mL
Teaspoons Per Dose
2 tsp
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Prescribed Dose, Concentration (mg part), and Concentration (mL part).
- Set Doses Per Day.
- Review mL Per Dose and Teaspoons Per Dose (tsp).
- Use mL Per Day and mL Per 30 Days to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Concentration (mg part)
| Concentration (mg part) | mL Per Dose | Teaspoons Per Dose |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2.5 mL | 0.5 tsp |
| 1,751 | 0.71 mL | 0.14 tsp |
| 3,250 | 0.38 mL | 0.08 tsp |
| 4,500 | 0.28 mL | 0.06 tsp |
What each input means
- Prescribed Dose
- Dose prescribed by the doctor in milligrams (mg).
- Concentration (mg part)
- Milligrams of medication per unit volume on the label (e.g., 125 mg per 5 mL).
- Concentration (mL part)
- Volume in mL for the labeled concentration (e.g., 125 mg per 5 mL).
- Doses Per Day
- Number of times the medication is given per day.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersPrescribed Dose = 250, Concentration (mg part) = 125, Concentration (mL part) = 5, Doses Per Day = 3 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate mL Per DosemL Per Dose10 = 10
- Calculate Teaspoons Per DoseTeaspoons Per Dose2 = 2
- Calculate mL Per DaymL Per Day30 = 30
- Calculate mL Per 30 DaysmL Per 30 Days900 = 900
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