A child weighing 44 lbs.is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil).The recommended amount is 25-50 mg/kg/day provided in q 8 hr or q 12 hr divided doses.What is a safe single dose that should be prescribed for this medication?

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First,determine the safe dose range for this medication.Mg/day = 25 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 44 lbs = 500 mg/day;mg = 50 mg/1 kg x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 44 lbs = 1000 mg.The one dose that is within the parameters is 400 mg PO q 12 hours.

A Child Weighing 44 Lbs