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Step 1 convert pounds to kg by dividing the mass value by 2.205
55lbs/2.205=24.9=25kg
step 2
18.75mg/kg*25kg=468.75mg/day
25mg/kg*25kg=625mg/day
step 3
convert to 0.75 g to mg=750mg
So it is not safe,the safe dose is between 468.75mg to 625mg.
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