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A 1-year-old child is prescribed co-amoxiclav suspension 125/31mg per 5mL at a dose of 0.75mL three times daily. The child weighs 10kg. The BNF for Children recommends a dose of 30mg/kg/day of the amoxicillin component, divided into three doses for otitis media. Is the prescribed dose appropriate? (1mL = 125mg amoxicillin / 5mL = 25mg amoxicillin).

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