Melissa is 4 years old and weighs 50 pounds. She is prescribed an antibiotic to treat a throat infection. The regular adult dosage is 200 mg per day. What is the dosage that Melissa should receive

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Manish Mehra asked Sep 4, 2023

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Melissa is 4 years old and weighs 50 pounds. She is prescribed an antibiotic to treat a throat infection. The regular adult dosage is 200 mg per day. What is the dosage that Melissa should receive

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She should receive about 66mg.

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It is the right dosage for the little girl because she weighs about 50 pounds.

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Tejas HS answered Sep 11, 2023

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