The order is for Biaxin 150mg by mouth twice a day for a child weighting 44lbs. The safe recommended dose is 15mg/kg/day.  You have on hand Biaxin 2.5 gms granules oral suspension with instructions to add 55ml of water which yields 125mg/5ml.  If safe, how many ml will you give?

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The order is for Biaxin 150mg by mouth twice a day for a child weighting 44lbs. The safe recommended dose is 15mg/kg/day.  You have on hand Biaxin 2.5 gms granules oral suspension with instructions to add 55ml of water which yields 125mg/5ml.  If safe, how many ml will you give?

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