Ampicillin 150mg PO every 6 hours is order for a child that weights 12kg today. The recommended dose is 50-100mg/kg/day in four divided doses. On hand is Ampicillin 250mg/5ml.  If safe, how many ml will you give?

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Ampicillin 150mg PO every 6 hours is order for a child that weights 12kg today. The recommended dose is 50-100mg/kg/day in four divided doses. On hand is Ampicillin 250mg/5ml.  If safe, how many ml will you give?

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