Plaquenil Dose Calculator

Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy risk screening

Results

Current Daily Dosage
— mg total
— mg/kg/day
Maximum Daily Dosage (5.0 mg/kg/day)
based on actual body weight
— mg
Cumulative Dosage (threshold 1000 g)
daily dose × 365 × years
— g
New recommendations (AAO 2016): ≤ 5.0 mg/kg/day of actual body weight; cumulative dose < 1000 g is associated with low risk of retinopathy.
For clinical reference only. This calculator does not replace professional medical judgment. Verify all dosing decisions with current guidelines and patient-specific factors.