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How many milliliters of this suspension should be given to an infant weighing 18 lb ?

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Answer:If the dosage is 10mg per kg, it means a child weighing 8.1 kg would require 81mg. Now, since concentration of the drug is 100mg per 5mls, each ml contains 20mg. The child would therefore need 4.05 MLS.

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