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Pediatrics
Pediatric Medication Dosage Calculator
Calculates a single-dose amount of common pediatric medications — acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or amoxicillin — based on a child's weight and daily dose frequency. Use it to double-check dosing before giving a child fever or pain relief.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Pediatrics
Pediatric Fluid Maintenance Calculator
Calculates a child's daily maintenance fluid requirement using the Holliday-Segar method based on body weight. Commonly used by nurses and physicians when prescribing IV fluids or assessing baseline hydration needs.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Pediatric Medication Dosage Calculator | Pediatric Fluid Maintenance Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Inputs required | 3 | 1 |
| Result | Dose Per Administration (mg) | Daily Fluid Requirement (ml/day) |
| What it does | Calculates a single-dose amount of common pediatric medications — acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or amoxicillin — based on a child's weight and daily dose frequency. Use it to double-check dosing before giving a child fever or pain relief. | Calculates a child's daily maintenance fluid requirement using the Holliday-Segar method based on body weight. Commonly used by nurses and physicians when prescribing IV fluids or assessing baseline hydration needs. |