Body surface area dose (mg/m²)
Converts the dose already defined in the protocol using calculated body surface area. The tool does not select the therapeutic dose, cap, rounding or protocol.
Calculate with transparency
Check the population, units and version. The result shows the formula or classification; it does not make an automatic treatment decision.
Preparing the form…
- Check the method
- Enter the data
- Check the result
Method · Limits of application
Mosteller 1987 / Du Bois 1916; dimensional conversion
Uses the entered actual weight; no automatic 2 m² cap, reduction or therapeutic rounding. Does not select the medicine, dose per m² or regimen.
Conditions of use
Check the conditions of application before calculating. The result presents the documented formula or criteria; it does not establish a diagnosis or prescription.
Scope of this implementation
Uses the entered actual weight; no automatic 2 m² cap, reduction or therapeutic rounding. Does not select the medicine, dose per m² or regimen.
Parameters in this edition
- Prescribed dose · mg/m²
- Weight · kg
- Height · cm
- Body surface area formula
Relationship with cancer research
Specific oncological application
Dose conversion by body surface area, including chemotherapy in the source documentation. It does not select a drug, regimen or prescribed dose.
Applications: Pharmacology