Enter the dose in mcg/kg and the patient’s weight in kg into the calculator to determine the dose in mcg/min.

Mcg/Min Dose Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the dose in mcg/min. 

Dose (mcg/min) = Dose (mcg/kg) * Weight (kg)

Variables:

  • Dose (mcg/min) is the medication dose in micrograms per minute.
  • Dose (mcg/kg) is the prescribed medication dose in micrograms per kilogram of body weight.
  • Weight (kg) is the patient’s weight in kilograms.

To calculate the dose in mcg/min, multiply the prescribed dose in mcg/kg by the patient’s weight in kg.

What is Mcg/Min Dosing?

Mcg/Min dosing is a way to calculate the correct medication dosage for a patient based on their weight. This is commonly used in medical settings, especially for intravenous (IV) medications, to ensure that patients receive a safe and effective amount of a drug. It is crucial for medications that have a narrow therapeutic index or require precise dosing.

How to Calculate Mcg/Min Dose?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Mcg/Min Dose.

  1. First, determine the prescribed dose in mcg/kg.
  2. Next, determine the patient’s weight in kilograms.
  3. Use the formula: Dose (mcg/min) = Dose (mcg/kg) * Weight (kg).
  4. Finally, calculate the dose in mcg/min.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Prescribed dose (mcg/kg) = 2 mcg/kg

Patient’s weight (kg) = 70 kg