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Concept
Chapter
2693
6077
Epilepsy
Topic
323
Medicine
Total daily dose = 30 kg x 30 mg = 900 mg
In two divided doses = 900 / 2 = 450 mg per dose
Volume of solution for each dose =  450 mg / (5 mL/ 200 mg) = 11.25 mL
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A 9-year-old boy is brought to his Neurology outpatients appointment by his father for review of his epilepsy medication. He is commenced on sodium valproate 30 mg/kg maintenance PO in two divided doses. He weighs 30 kg.


Sodium valproate is available as a 200 mg/5 mL oral solution. What volume (mL) of sodium valproate oral solution should the patient be given for each dose? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.