Tag: child medication safety

Jan, 18 2026
Leona Whitmore 15 Comments

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.

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Dec, 15 2025
Leona Whitmore 8 Comments

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.

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