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The recommended dosage for Cefaclor (Ceclor) suspension is 12 to 25 mg/kg/day divided into three doses....

The recommended dosage for Cefaclor (Ceclor) suspension is 12 to 25 mg/kg/day divided into three doses. The child receiving cefaclor (Ceclor) weighs 62 lbs. What is the recommended range for the individual dose when ordered as three times daily for this child?

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The recommended dosage for Cefaclor (Ceclor) suspension is = 12 to 25 mg/kg/day divided into three doses.

The child receiving cefaclor (Ceclor) weighs 62 lbs=62/2.2= 28.18 kg

Dose as per weight of child is = 12X 28.18 to 25 X 28.18 mg/day

                                           = 338.16 to 704.5 mg/day

The recommended range for the individual dose when ordered as three times daily for this child= 112.72 mg to 234.83 mg

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