Question

You are to give ampicillin, with a recommended dose of 25 mg/kg , to a child with a mass of 26 kg . If stock on hand is 250 mg/capsule, how many capsules should be given?

Answer 1

Child mass = 26 kg
prescribed dose = 25 mg/kg
Quantity required = 25mg/kg * 26 kg = 650 mg
quantity per capsule = 250
Number of capsules required = 650 mg/250 mg = 2.6 capsules.
Consult with doctor to see if 2 or 3 should be administered, or alternate between 2 and 3 capsules (not recommended).