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Dosage calculations
P.R. Weight: 25.7 kg
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1)Â Calcium Carbonate: 1250mg/5ml, every 8hrs.
(25.7 kg x 1250mg) ÷ 5ml = 5128 mg
Per Dose = 5128mg ÷ 3
1709mg
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2) Ferrous Sulfate Liquid: 220mg/5ml, Once a day.
(25.7 kg x 220mg) ÷ 5ml = 868 mg
 868mgÂ
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3) Furosemide solution: 10mg/ml, 3X per day
25.7 kg x 10mg ÷ ml = 257mg
257mgÂ
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4) Acetaminophen Syrup: 160mg/ml, PRN @ 4 hrs.
25.7 kg x 160mg ÷ ml = 4128 mg
4128mg as needed every 4 hours.
4128mgÂ
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5) Diphenhydramine HCl: 12.5mg/5ml, PRN @ 4 hrs.
(25.7 kg x 12.5mg) ÷ 5ml = 510 mg
510mgÂ
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