Question

You receive the following prescription for Donnatal® Elixir: Date: Today Robert sponge, MD pediatrics Patient Name: Winnie Depew DOB: 12/25/2011 Weight: 55 pounds Donnatal Elixir #4 ounces Sig: 0.1 ml/kg PO Q4H PRN abdominal discomfort Prescriber Signature: Robert Sponge, MD Refills: 3 1 PINT 3.52.22 seats Protect from light Avoid freezing container as defined in the USP USP Controlled Room Temperature NDC 66213-423-16 Donnatal® Elixir grape flavored .12., 05/2013 LOT # 11-014 Exp: 30 Control Center immefiately accidental overdose, seek professional assistance of contact Poison Wamings keep this and all trust of reach of children la case of Each 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) contains: Phenobarbital, USP 16.2 mg Hyoscyamine Sulfate, USP 0.1037 mg Atropine Sulfate, USP 0.0194 mg Scopolamine Hydrobromide, USP 0.0065 mg Alcohol not more than 23.8% 366213-423-16", DO NOT USE IF TAMPER-EVIDENT SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Usual Dosage: See accompanying Manufactured For PBM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Charlottesville, VA 22302 www.donatal.com Manufactured By: San Diego, CA 92121 IriSys Inc Rev 03/11 Bulk Container - Not For Household Use Rx only How many milliliters and how many teaspoonfuls of Donnatal® Elixir should the patient be instructed to take for each dose? Indicate the correct quantity to use for each dose by drawing an arrow on the measuring device above.

Answer 1

III) percentage strength concentration is 0.002%.

II) 1.9mg /kg/day, no

I) 2.5mL every 4hrs or 3.75mL every 6hrs.