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It is calculated based on body weight of individual.All drug(medicine) dosages are mentioned in mg/kg body weight.Then further consideration need to be given to age(like infant,kid,adult,elderly),sex,status of pregnancy,lactation etc.Medical condition of the patient is another important consideration.Severity of illness is a concern to use maximum permitted doses.Other medical conditions of the patient,other drugs used along with,back ground of patient(in hospital,at home,working status etc) are other consideration.Type of administration of drug,whether oral,pareteral etc are also very important...
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoGo to Google search and type in "Medication dosage calculations" and you will find your answer to the question. There are too many calculations for various products, weights etc to answer here. You will find what you are looking for and you can then print it out. There is no one quick calculation to cover all possibilities.
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∙ 9y agoAll meds for children are prescribed based on weight. For adults, it is more about the illness, age, and scientific studies for what milligrams to put in a capsule, and the timing of doses.
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What is the dosage of antibiotics in small pets?
Ask your veterinarian. The dosage varies greatly according to breed and the specifics of what you are treating.
What additional problems can be caused by using antibiotics to get rid of bacteria in the fish tank?
Using too much antibiotics than the recommended dosage can be harmful to the fish.
Can you give antibiotics to birds?
only a specific type and dosage prescribed by a Vet. which all depends on the bird.
Is fish antibiotic effective in dogs?
Only your Veterinarian can give out antibiotics in the correct dosage and also to know when they are needed for your dog. If your dog is ill, take it to your Veterinarian, do not try to give antibiotics yourself as you could only make things worse.
Is medicine for better or for worse?
The use of medication is, in fact, both "better" and "worse". All medications are based on plants and plant extracts. Some of these plants are poisonous if taken without a dosage. Putting these substances in a form of pills, tablets, or capsules allows for a standard dosage (note: except for herbal remedies and many over-the counter meds). When humans take meds in correct doses, there is a high chance the medicine will make a problem better, for example, aspirin. However, if taken too frequently, or if more is taken than the recommended dosage, plain aspirin can lead to stomach bleeding and ulcers. If taken in very high doses, aspirin can kill. Also, antibiotics have pros and cons. If used only for bacterial infections (not for viruses), antibiotics can cure illness. But too many people think antibiotics will cure all ills and then take antibiotics more frequently and for the wrong "bugs". Then, bacteria begin to mutate and develop defenses against the antibiotics, so then they become useless.
What would happen to humanity if antibiotics were not invented?
it would be more difficult to live without antibiotics (I think)
What is Control release dosage forms?
Control release dosage forms involves the calculated release of an administered drug. For example, most aspirins have a time release formula configured after the stomach digests the drug.
If the medicine dosage is 1cc per kilogram and an animal weighs 317 g what is the correct dosage?
0.32 cc If your vet hasn't calculated the dose for you, you should be careful dosing it yourself without supervision.
If you use antibacterial products do you build up a tolerance to antibiotics?
if you are talking about creams, soaps, or antibacterial wash, tolerance is highly unlikely. but with drugs such as antibiotics, tolerance is possible. when undergoing antibiotic therapy, you should comply strictly as to the time, duration and the dosage which the drug should be taken. for example, when placed under a 7 day antibiotic therapy, you should take the drug at the same time and same dosage for exactly 7 days. no more no less.. because taking the drug below the intended dosage and duration may lead to tolerance of the bacteria to the drug and thus require higher dosage.
Is there a cure for Chlamydia?
I don't think that you can clear chlamydia because i think it takes antibiotics and some good ones antibiotics that are meant for the purpose of clearing this up.
Can antibiotics make you bleed before it is time for you to start?
I think it can becouse I do bleed when taking antibiotics. I am not sure if it is normal or not.
What can you do if you think you have the plague?
See your doctor for antibiotics to cure it.
