Pediatric Iron Dosing Calculator for Restless Leg Syndrome and Restless Sleep Disorder

For Healthcare Providers

For Healthcare Providers Only

This calculator is intended for use by healthcare providers. Iron supplementation in children should only be initiated under the guidance and supervision of a physician. Iron overdose can be life-threatening in children.

References

  1. Winkelman JW, et al. Treatment of RLS and PLMD: AASM Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024.
  2. UpToDate: Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder in children. 2024.
  3. Andrade C. Dosing Patients With Oral Iron Supplements. J Clin Psychiatry. 2025.

Pediatric Iron Dosing Calculator by Craig Canapari, MD

Licensed under MIT License

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