Pediatric Dosage Calculator

Children metabolize drugs differently (slower kidney/liver function in infants). Surface area scaling matters. Proportionally higher drug effect possible (toxicity risk). Always use weight-based dosing.

Weight-based (mg/kg) standard now. Clark's rule (weight-based) or Young's rule (age-based) historical. Age-based less accurate. Check pediatric references or pharmacist.

Verify drug, weight, and reference source. Underdosing common mistake. Double-check with pharmacist before giving. Overdosing = toxicity; underdosing = treatment failure.