* An anti-foaming agent. Functions: Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent created by combining Dimethicone and Silica. It is often seen as an ingredient in anti-gas OTC medications such as Mylanta and Maalox, because of its ability to decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles and lessen gas pain, according to Wikipedia.
The usual dose is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 12 hours. For treatment of gonorrhea: Adults, teenagers, and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or moreâ3-grams (g) taken as a single dose.
Multiply the kg weight by each dose in the safe range to determine the safe range of medication per kg for this patient. 20.5 20.5 25 50 512.5 mg/day 1025 mg/day. 3. Determine the total daily dose of medication the child is ordered. Option 2: Attach a flush bag (250 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride solution or 5% dextrose and water) to the port closest to the patientâs IV site. Clamp off the primary solution using previously stated methods. â  Allow the flush to infuse for 2 minutes before and after the medication is injected.