Calculating Pediatric Medication Dosage

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a pediatric patient. The prescribed medication is Amoxicillin, ordered at a dosage of 25 mg/kg/day divided into two doses. The child weighs 15 kg. To find the total daily dosage in milligrams, the nurse must calculate the appropriate dose. The formula to calculate the dosage is:

Total Dose (mg/day) = Dosage (mg/kg/day) x Weight (kg)

Using the calculated total daily dosage, fill in the blank: The total dose of Amoxicillin the nurse should prepare for the child is ______ mg/day.