An 18-month old requires amoxicillin suspension to treat an…

An 18-month old requires amoxicillin suspension to treat an ear infection. The child weighs 20 lbs. The provider ordered 275 mg orally every 12 hours. The amoxicillin suspension is available as a 250 mg/5 mL. The recommended dose for amoxicillin is 20-40mg/kg/day PO divided q12h  What dose is the child prescribed and is the ordered dose safe?