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Drug Computation

This document from Zambowood Health Center provides formulas for calculating dosages of common antibiotic and antipyretic medications including amoxicillin, cefalexin, paracetamol, and cotrimoxazole based on a patient's weight in kilograms. For each drug, formulas are given for various concentrations and preparations to determine the appropriate dosage amount in milliliters or tablets based on the patient's weight.

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Drug Computation

This document from Zambowood Health Center provides formulas for calculating dosages of common antibiotic and antipyretic medications including amoxicillin, cefalexin, paracetamol, and cotrimoxazole based on a patient's weight in kilograms. For each drug, formulas are given for various concentrations and preparations to determine the appropriate dosage amount in milliliters or tablets based on the patient's weight.

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Zambowood Health Center

Antibiotic and Antipyretic


Medication Computation

Amoxicillin

250mg/ml Preparation
o Weight in kg X 40 250 X 5

125 mg/ml Preparation


o Weight in kg X 40 125 X 5

100mg/ml Oral Drops


Preparation
o Weight in kg X 40 100 3

Cefalexin

Paracetamol

250mg/ml Preparation
o Weight in kg X 50 250 X 5

125 mg/ml Preparation


o Weight in kg X 50 125 X 5

100mg/ml Oral Drops


Preparation
o Weight in kg X 50 100 3

250mg/ml Preparation
o Weight in kg X 10 250 X

125 mg/ml Preparation


o Weight in kg X 10 125 X 5
100mg/ml Oral Drops
Preparation
o Weight in kg X 10 100

Cotrimoxazole

400mg Preparation

200mg Preparation

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Weight in kg 4
Weight in kg 2

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