IV Pharmacy & Solution Compounding

Medicine Dilution Calculator (C1V1 = C2V2)

Calculate the volume of a concentrated stock solution needed to prepare a target diluted concentration using the universal dilution formula C1V1 = C2V2. Used for IV preparation, antiseptics, and compounding.

Dilution Parameters

What do you want to find?

C1 – Stock/Initial Concentration

V1 – Volume to Take from Stock (mL)

C2 – Target/Final Concentration

mg/mL

V2 – Total Final Volume (mL)

Dilution Result

Volume to Take (V1)

25.0 mL

C1V1 = C2V2

Diluent Volume to Add: –

Dilution Factor: –

Final Solution: –

Always use laminar air flow (LAF) cabinet for sterile IV dilutions. Label with drug name, concentration, time and pharmacist initials.

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