Question

The health care provider ordered Ceclor (cefaclor) suspension 600 mg po every 8 hours. The medication is sent to the unit as cefaclor suspension 250 mg per 5 ml. How many ml should the patient receive per dose?

Answer 1

ordered Ceclor (cefaclor) suspension= 600 mg po every 8 hours

PO means orally

cefaclor suspension =250 mg per 5 ml

means 50 mg/ml

Required ml per dose= ?

for 600 mg required ml= 600/50= 12 ml per dose. that patient should recieve