Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL Dosage Calculator

Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL (Brand Name: Pediapred) Dosage Calculator

Patient's Weight:

Condition:

Prednisolone 5 mg / 5 mL

Doses expressed in terms of Prednisolone

How to Calculate Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL Dose

This calculator determines the Prednisolone dose for treating acute asthma exacerbations, using a concentration of Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL (1 mg/mL), based on the patient’s weight and condition:

Dose in mL and mg (based on Prednisolone):

Pediatric ≥ 1 month (Acute Asthma Exacerbations): 1 to 2 mg/kg/day po once daily or BID (Max: 60 mg/day)

Adults: Usual dose is 5 to 60 mg po once daily

Where:

Weight: Enter the patient’s weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb) and select the unit from the dropdown (automatically converted to kg).
Condition: Select the condition and dosing frequency (once daily or BID) for acute asthma exacerbations.
Concentration: Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL (1 mg/mL).

Administer as prescribed for acute asthma exacerbations. ⚠️ Always consult a healthcare provider.

Using the Prednisolone 5 mg/5 mL Dosage Calculator

Enter the patient’s weight in kilograms or pounds, select the unit, choose the condition (once daily or BID for acute asthma exacerbations), and click "Calculate." The calculator provides the dose in mL and mg (Prednisolone) for pediatric and adult patients, ensuring the minimum dose (in both mL and mg) is less than or equal to the maximum dose for both groups.

Example: Weight 10 kg, Acute Asthma Exacerbations: 1 to 2 mg/kg/day po BID:

Pediatric ≥ 1 month:
Min Dose: 5 mL (5 mg) po BID
Max Dose: 10 mL (10 mg) po BID

Adults:
Usual dose is 5 mL (5 mg) to 60 mL (60 mg) po once daily

Calculations must be re-checked and should not be used alone...

Consult a healthcare provider before administering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Prednisolone used for?

Prednisolone (Pediapred) is used to treat acute asthma exacerbations and other inflammatory conditions.

2. How often is this given?

Pediatric ≥ 1 month (Acute Asthma Exacerbations): 1 to 2 mg/kg/day po once daily or BID (Max: 60 mg/day). Adults: 5 to 60 mg po once daily.

3. Can this be used for infants under 1 month?

Consult a doctor, as Prednisolone is not typically recommended for infants under 1 month without medical supervision.

4. What if weight is in pounds?

Enter the weight in pounds, and the calculator will automatically convert it to kilograms for calculation (1 lb = 0.4536 kg approximately).

5. What’s the maximum daily dose?

The maximum daily dose is 60 mg for both pediatric (≥1 month) and adult patients.