Dosage Conversion of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Adjusting for Age

November 30, 2023

The common dosage of traditional Chinese medicine refers to the dosage for adults aged 18 to 60. However, the dosage for elderly and children outside of this age range is reduced, and the conversion method is as follows:

        Age                   Dosage   (fraction)

        ------------------------------------------

        From birth to 1 month        1/14 of adult dosage

From 1 month to 6 months       1/7 of adult dosage

From 6 months to 1 year        1/5 of adult dosage

From 1 year to 2 years           1/4 of adult dosage

From 2 years to 4 years           1/3 of adult dosage

From 4 years to 6 years           2/5 of adult dosage

From 6 years to 9 years           1/2 of adult dosage

From 9 years to 14 years          2/3 of adult dosage

From 14 years to 18 years         2/3 to full adult dosage

From 18 years to 60 years         Adult dosage

Above 60 years old           3/4 of adult dosage

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