Weight-specific elixir dosage calculation reference
OwnerBrian Kaplaninventor
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Abstract
A calculation aid is disclosed forming an integral part of a medication bottle or closure cap. The calculation aid, in essence, is a detailed weight-dose conversion chart, promoting the accurate dispensing of the weight-specific dosage of a given elixir to a child. The closure cap or bottle includes a parallel rows of indicia for the weight a child, calculated doses appropriate for the specific weight, and calculated quantity of elixir corresponding to the calculated dose. An aperture sleeve allows selected viewing of the indicia.
Claims7
A calculation aid for a medicine bottle, said calculation aid comprising:
- a bottle having an open top, a closure cap for sealing of said open top, and a calculating means for determining an elixir dosing output based upon a weight input, said calculating means formed integral to said closure cap wherein said closure cap includes at least one row of indicia for weight, one row of indicia for calculated doses appropriate for a specific weight, and one row of indicia for calculated quantity of elixir corresponding to said calculated dose, and an aperture sleeve allowing selected viewing of said indicia.
A calculation aid for a medicine bottle, said calculation aid comprising:
- a bottle having an open top, a closure cap for sealing of said open top, and a calculating means for determining an elixir dosing output based upon a weight input, said calculating means formed integral to said bottle wherein said bottle includes at least one row of indicia for weight, one row of indicia for calculated doses appropriate for a specific weight, and one row of indicia for calculated quantity of elixir corresponding to said calculated dose, and an aperture sleeve allowing selected viewing of said indicia.
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