What is the dosage strength of the prepared solution, when prepared according to

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What is the dosage strength of the prepared solution, when prepared according to the label instructions? How many mL will you administer? AMOXIL 125mg/5mL NDC 0029-6008-23 125mg/5mL 7 Directions for mixing Tap bottle until all powder flows freely Add approximately 1/3 total amount of water for reconstitution shake vigorously to wet powder Add remaining water, again shake vigorously Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful will contain amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent t0 125 mg amoxicillin Usual Adult Dosage: 250 to 500 mg every 8hours Usual Child Dosage: 20 to 40 mg/g/day in divided doses every 8 hours, depending on age, weight and nfection severity. See accompanying prescibing information AMOXICILLIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION totala78 mL 30 100mL when reconstituted) LOT se ponse EXP Keep tightly closed Shake well before using Refrigeration preferable but not required Discard suspension after 14 days SB SmithKline Beecham 9405793-F Saved

Explanation / Answer

The availabie dose of Amoxil is: 125mg/5mL

The prescribed dose for the patient is: 375mg/PO every 8 Hrs.

So,

Total dilution = 125mg/5mL X 3 = 375mg/15 mL.

Dosage strength = 125X3=375

ML to administer = 15ML every 8 hours.

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