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Young’s rule


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A mathematics expression used to determine a drug dosage for children. The correct dosage is calculated by dividing the child’s age by an amount equal to the child’s age plus 12 and then multiplying by the usual adult dose.

 
 
Medical Dictionary: Young's rule
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A rule for calculating the dose of medicine correct for a child by adding 12 to the child's age, dividing the sum by the child's age, then dividing the adult dose by the figure obtained.

 
 

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