Tag: child medication safety
Jan, 18 2026
Pediatric Dosing: Weight-Based Calculations and Double-Checks for Safer Medication Use
Weight-based pediatric dosing is the gold standard for safe medication use in children. Learn how to calculate mg/kg doses correctly, why double-checks save lives, and when weight alone isn't enough.
Dec, 15 2025
How to Confirm Pediatric Dosing on a Child’s Prescription Label
Learn how to confirm your child's prescription dose by checking weight in kg, medication in mg, and concentration in mg/mL. Avoid dangerous dosing errors with simple verification steps every parent can use.