Is tylenol elixir a safe dose for child


Problem: Tylenol elixir 550 mg is ordered for a child with a fever of 103.8 degrees F. The drug book says that the safe dose range is 10-15 mg/kg. The child weighs 91 pounds. You have on hand 160 mg/ 5ml.  Is this a safe dose for this child? How much would you draw up?

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