How many milligrams of Amoxicillin would a 23 lb child receive in one day if the doctor would like the child to receive 25 mg per kilogram, per day?

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The patient would receive 261 mg of amoxicillin in one day. One kilogram is equal to 2.2 lb, so this 23 lb child would weigh 23/2.2 = 10.45 kg. This child would receive 10.45 kg x 25 mg = 261.25 = 261 mg per day.

How Many Milligrams of Amoxicillin Would a 23 Lb Child