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    This document outlines 3 rules for calculating dosages for children: Clark's Rule uses weight in pounds multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants; Young's Rule uses the child's age in years multiplied by the adult dose divided by the child's age plus 12 for children 1-12; Fried's Rule uses the child's age in months multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants up to 1-2 years old.

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    This document outlines 3 rules for calculating dosages for children: Clark's Rule uses weight in pounds multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants; Young's Rule uses the child's age in years multiplied by the adult dose divided by the child's age plus 12 for children 1-12; Fried's Rule uses the child's age in months multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants up to 1-2 years old.

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    This document outlines 3 rules for calculating dosages for children: Clark's Rule uses weight in pounds multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants; Young's Rule uses the child's age in years multiplied by the adult dose divided by the child's age plus 12 for children 1-12; Fried's Rule uses the child's age in months multiplied by the adult dose divided by 150 for infants up to 1-2 years old.

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    CHILDRENS DOSAGES CALCULATIONS

    FORMULA

    1. CLARKS RULE- (for infants or children)

    Weight in lbs x adult dose= infants dose


    150

    2. YOUNGS RULE(children from 1 or 2 to 12 years old)

    Age in years x Adult dose= childs dose


    Age plus 12

    3. FRIEDS RULE (for infants up to 1 or 2 years)

    Age in Months x adult dose = infants or childs dose


    150

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