Drug Dilution Calculator (C1V1 = C2V2)
Clinical judgment required. This calculator is a decision-support tool, not a substitute for veterinary consultation.
Drug Dilution Calculator (C1V1 = C2V2)
Calculate drug dilution volumes using the C1V1 = C2V2 formula. Given a stock concentration (C1), desired concentration (C2), and desired final volume (V2), computes the volume of stock solution needed (V1) and the volume of diluent to add. Universal formula applicable to any drug or solution dilution. Used for pharmacy compounding, IV drug preparation, CRI dilution calculations, antibiotic reconstitution, anesthetic drug dilution, chemotherapy preparation, and serial dilution calculations. Concentration units must be consistent (mg/mL, %, etc.). Common queries: 'drug dilution calculator', 'C1V1=C2V2 formula', 'how to dilute a drug', 'dilution calculation for IV infusion', 'mixing concentration'.
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mg/mL
mL
Stock Volume Needed (V1)
—mL
Diluent Volume to Add
—mL