Ethanol IV Dosing for Methanol / Ethylene Glycol Overdose
Calculate IV ethanol loading and maintenance doses when fomepizole is unavailable
Clinical Note: Fomepizole (Antizol) is the preferred antidote for methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning. IV ethanol is used only when fomepizole is unavailable. This calculator uses 10% ethanol in D5W for IV administration.
Patient Parameters
Enter 0 if no ethanol on board
Typical target: 100–150 mg/dL
Please enter a valid patient weight.
Ethanol IV Dosing Results
Loading Dose (10% Ethanol in D5W — run over 30–60 minutes)
Loading Dose—
Volume of 10% Ethanol—
Infusion Rate (over 30 min)—
Infusion Rate (over 60 min)—
Maintenance Dose (10% Ethanol in D5W — continuous infusion)
Elimination Rate—
Maintenance Dose—
Maintenance Rate (10% EtOH)—
Formulas Used
Medical Disclaimer: IV ethanol therapy requires close monitoring of blood ethanol levels (target 100–150 mg/dL). Levels should be checked every 1–2 hours. Adjust maintenance rate based on measured levels. This calculator is for educational purposes and clinical decision support only. Use under the supervision of a physician experienced in toxicology. Consult Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
