Weight; 60 kg
Order; 50mg/kg (q8h)
Recommended; 250 mg to 2 grams every 8-12 hrs
= 60 kg x 50mg/kg
= 3000 mg
= 3 grams
D. No it is overdose i.e. above 2 grams
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