Dosing Interval Calculator

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Dosing Interval Calculator

Calculate an estimated pharmacokinetic dosing interval using drug half-life and desired peak-to-trough fluctuation.

Enter the drug’s elimination half-life.
Example: a ratio of 2 means the peak concentration is twice the trough concentration.
ESTIMATED DOSING INTERVAL
Based on the entered pharmacokinetic parameters
Interval in Hours
Interval in Days
Half-Life
Peak:Trough

Formula Used

τ = t½ × log₂(Cmax / Cmin)
Where τ is the dosing interval, t½ is the elimination half-life, and Cmax/Cmin is the desired peak-to-trough concentration ratio.
Educational use: This calculator provides a pharmacokinetic estimate and should not be used alone to determine a patient’s actual medication regimen. Clinical dosing intervals may depend on drug characteristics, indication, renal/hepatic function, therapeutic targets, formulation, age, and other patient-specific factors.
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