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When Ibuprofen is given for fever to children 6 months of age up to 2 years, the usual dose is 5

milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight when the fever is under 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit
How much medicine would be usual dose for a 18 month old weighing 23 pounds?
1kg = 2.2 pounds
milligrams
Round your answer to the nearest milligram.

User Mike Webb
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Answer:

52

Explanation:

23 pounds is 10.43 kg.

5 times 10.43 = 52.15

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