Wilson's Rule

Wilson’s Rule is a guideline used in pharmacology to help determine safe drug dosages based on body weight. It suggests that the maximum recommended dose of a drug should be proportional to the person's weight — specifically, about 15 mg per kilogram of body weight. This helps ensure the dose is effective without being too high, reducing the risk of side effects. Essentially, it provides a starting point for dosing medications, especially when precise data is unavailable, by scaling the amount to the individual's body size for safer treatment.