Oral Drug Dosage Equation Calculator
For Tablets Capsules and Pills
Nurse and Nursing Math

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This calculator determines the number of tablets or fraction of a tablet to be administered to the patient.

The input parameters or variables are:

Desired Dose - This is the prescribed dose or the ordered dose.

Have Dose - This is the available dose or stock dose.

Note: Quantity is one (1) for tablets and capsules.

The answer, Amount or Volume, is the number of tablets, capsules or pills to administer.

In addition, the calculator provides a step by step example of the derived solution.

Note: P.O. (latin for per os) stands for by mouth or orally.