Dosage Rate Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the dosage rate is:

\[ DSR = \frac{D}{W} \]

Where:

\( DSR \) is the dosage rate (mg/lb)
\( D \) is the total dosage (mg)
\( W \) is the total weight (lbs)

What is Dosage Rate?

Dosage rate refers to the amount of a substance administered per unit of body weight. It is commonly used in medicine to determine the appropriate dosage of medication based on a patient's weight.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Total Dosage (D) = 500 mg
Total Weight (W) = 150 lbs

Using the formula to calculate the dosage rate:

\[ DSR = \frac{500}{150} \approx 3.33 \]

The dosage rate is approximately 3.33 mg/lb.