Question

When ibuprofen is given for fever to children 6 months of age up to 2 years, the usual dose is 5 milligrams per kilogram 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 29 pounds?

Answer 1

Explanation:

First convert 29 # to 13.15 kg

then

5 mg/kg * 13.15 kg = 65.8 mg of ibuprofen

( if the child actually has temp < 102.5F)