Question

The recommended adult dose of elixophyllin, a drug used to treat asthma, is 6.00 mg/kg of body mass. calculate the dose in milligrams for a 112-lb person. 1 lb = 453.59 g.

Answer 1

6mg per Kg

115 lb = 52.16kg

if 6 mg per 1 kg, to find for 52.16 kg, you multiply by 52.16 = 312.9mg

SO for 115 lb person = 312.9 mg