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6 February, 13:52

When ibuprofen is given for fever to children 6 months of age up to 2 years, the usual dose is 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight when the fever is under 102.5 degrees fahrenheit. how much medicine would be usual dose for a 18 month old weighing 18 pounds?

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  1. 6 February, 14:17
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    1 pound = 0.45 kg

    Therefore

    18 pounds = 18 x 0.45 = 8.1 Kg

    But, the dosage is 5 mg per kilogram of the body.

    Thus,

    5 mg for each of the kg will be

    5 x 8.1 = 40.5 mg

    Therefore, 40.5 mg Ibuprofen for 18 pounds body weight
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