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Assuming 1 mL of Ironorm® drops contains 25 mg of iron, how many mL of Ironorm® drops should be given to the 2 month old baby per day to achieve the maximum therapeutic dose of 6 mg/kg/day?
How many mg of iron should the 2 month old baby receive per day during the second phase of treatment, where they are to receive half the maximum dose for a further 75 days?
If Ferrograd® tablets containing 325 mg of ferrous sulfate (105 mg iron) are used instead of Ironorm® drops, how many tablets should be given to the 2 month old baby per day to achieve the maximum therapeutic dose of 6 mg/kg/day?
