A prescription of antibiotics for a 30lb child says to give 100mg three time daily. Is the dosage safe if the proper pediatric dosage range for this drug is 10-30mg per kilogram of body weight per day?

A prescription of antibiotics for a 30lb child says to give 100mg three time daily. Is the dosage safe if the proper pediatric dosage range for this drug is 10-30mg per kilogram of body weight per day?

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