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36:["$","div",null,{"className":"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm p-8","children":[["$","h2",null,{"className":"typo-large mb-6 text-mist-950","children":"Frequently Asked Questions"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"space-y-6","children":[["$","div","0",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How do I calculate medication dosage by weight?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Multiply the weight in kilograms by the mg/kg dosage. For a 20 kg child taking medication at 15 mg/kg, that's 20 × 15 = 300 mg per dose. If you only have the weight in pounds, divide by 2.2 first—a 44-pound child is 20 kg.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}],["$","div","1",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What does \"mg/kg/day divided TID\" mean?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"This is the total daily dose split into three portions. Calculate the full day's worth first (weight × mg/kg), then divide by 3. A 15 kg child prescribed 30 mg/kg/day TID gets 450 mg total (15 × 30), split into three 150 mg doses throughout the day.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}],["$","div","2",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How do I convert mg to mL for liquid medication?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Divide the milligram dose by the concentration in mg/mL. If you need 200 mg and your liquid is 100 mg/5mL (which is 20 mg/mL), then 200 ÷ 20 = 10 mL. The concentration is always printed on the bottle—look for the \"per 5 mL\" or \"per mL\" wording.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}],["$","div","3",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Why do infant and children's medications have different concentrations?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Infants need smaller volumes, so their medications are often more concentrated—less liquid to swallow means less chance of spitting it out. Children's versions are more diluted because older kids can handle larger volumes. Always verify which product you have before dosing.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}],["$","div","4",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"My calculated dose is higher than the \"maximum\" on the box. What do I do?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Over-the-counter medications list conservative maximums. If your doctor specifically prescribed a higher weight-based dose, follow their instructions—they've assessed your child's specific situation. If you're self-dosing OTC medication, never exceed the stated maximum without medical guidance.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}],"$L38","$L39","$L3a","$L3b","$L3c"]}]]}]
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38:["$","div","5",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Can I use this calculator for adult medications?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Yes, the math works identically. Many adult medications—particularly IV drugs in hospitals and certain specialty medications—use weight-based dosing. Just be aware that most adults eventually hit maximum dose ceilings regardless of their weight.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
39:["$","div","6",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How do I dose for a very overweight child?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"This is a question for your prescribing provider. Some medications dose on actual body weight, others on ideal body weight, and some use adjusted calculations. Don't guess—ask specifically whether to use their actual weight.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3a:["$","div","7",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What if I accidentally give a double dose?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L32",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Don't panic, but do act. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222 in the US) or your pediatrician immediately. They'll assess based on the specific medication, the child's weight, and the amount given. Most accidental double-doses of common OTC medications cause manageable side effects, but some require monitoring.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
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