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A 7-month-old baby who weighs 8.3 kg presents with symptoms of acid reflux. The BNF for children states ranitidine 75mg/5ml oral solution can be prescribed as follows:By mouth: FOR Neonate:2mg/kg 3 times a day (max per dose 3mg/kg 3 times a day) oral absorption unreliableFor children 1-5 months:1mg/kg 3 times a day (max per does 3mg/kg 3 times a day)for child 6months - 2years:2-4mg/kg twice dailyWhat is the maximum total daily dose in milligrams that can be prescribed for the baby? Give your answer to the nearest whole mg.
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