F100 Dosage Calculation for 5.5kg Child at 17mg/kg
For a 5.5kg child requiring F100 at 17mg/kg, the total daily dose is 93.5mg (5.5kg × 17mg/kg = 93.5mg).
However, this question appears to contain a fundamental error in units or context, as F100 is a therapeutic milk formula for severe acute malnutrition, not typically dosed in "mg/kg" but rather in kcal/kg/day or mL/kg/day.
Correct F100 Dosing Framework
F100 therapeutic milk should be administered at approximately 150-220 kcal/kg/day during the rehabilitation phase of severe acute malnutrition treatment, which translates to roughly 130-200 mL/kg/day given F100's caloric density of 100 kcal/100mL 1, 2, 3.
For a 5.5kg Child with Severe Acute Malnutrition:
- Daily caloric requirement: 825-1,210 kcal/day (150-220 kcal/kg/day × 5.5kg) 2
- Daily F100 volume: 715-1,100 mL/day (130-200 mL/kg/day × 5.5kg) 2, 3
- Typical feeding schedule: Divided into 8 feeds given every 3 hours, or approximately 90-140 mL per feed 2
Clinical Context
- F100 is used during the rehabilitation phase after initial stabilization with F75 milk in children with severe acute malnutrition 1, 2, 3
- Mean energy intake of 160 kcal/kg/day with F100 leads to satisfactory weight gain of approximately 5 g/kg/day 2
- F100 contains essential micronutrients including copper, iron, and zinc that recover during the 15-30 day treatment period 2
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not confuse F100 dosing with medication dosing in mg/kg - F100 is a nutritional formula dosed by caloric or volume requirements 1, 2, 3
- Ensure adequate transition from F75 to F100 - premature transition can lead to osmotic diarrhea and treatment failure 3
- Monitor for diarrhea during transition phase - diarrhea prevalence increases significantly (48%) during the transition to higher caloric feeds 3
- Provide ad libitum feeding once the child demonstrates appetite and clinical stability to optimize weight gain 2
If the original question intended a different medication or supplement dosed at 17mg/kg, please clarify the specific agent being prescribed.