Dillings formula : ( child dose = child age/20 )* Adult dose
Youngs formula : child dose = ( child age / ( childs age +12)* adult dose
Clarks formula = child dose : ( weight of child / 150)* adult dose
Body surface area formula = child dose : ( childs BSA /1.73 )* adult dose
Such a well-structured post! The way you broke down each method of paediatric dosing was super helpful.
These formulas are really useful for pharmacy students like me. I didn’t know there were different methods like Dillings, Youngs, and Clarks based on age and weight. The BSA method seems more accurate but needs height and weight. It’s important to choose the right formula depending on the child’s condition. This helps avoid overdose and keeps treatment safe.
Thanks for sharing.
Every one who handles the medicine or prescription should be aware of this.
Thank you for this valuable information.
Tqsm for sharing
Very helpful post!
Very informative.
Great summary of pediatric dose formulas! It’s so important to remember that while these give quick estimates, clinical judgment and patient-specific factors still matter—especially with weight-based or BSA-based drugs. BSA, though a bit harder to calculate, is often the most precise.
Informative.
Informative and useful.