5th March 2024

A 5-year-old paediatric patient, weighing 16 kilograms, has been prescribed ibuprofen in the form of an oral suspension. 5 mg/kg/dose is recommended for every 6 hours.

A 5-year-old paediatric patient, weighing 16 kilograms, has been prescribed ibuprofen in the form of an oral suspension. 5 mg/kg/dose is recommended for every 6 hours. The available concentration of ibuprofen oral suspension is 100mg/5ml.

Calculate the volume, in millilitres, for each dose.