Weight of Davis =129 lbs
=58.63 kg, which is more than 40 kg
Hence as per weight of Davis the eight hours dose range will be= 58.63X250 to 58.63X500
=14657.5 mg to 29315 mg
And the twelve hours dose range will be= 500X 58.63 to 875X58.63
= 29315 mg to 51301.25 mg
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