Dosages 11.24

24.       Order:  Ancobon 1.5 Gm PO q6h (every 6 hours).

            Avail:  Ancobon 500 mg/capsule.

                        Usual dosage is 50-150 mg/kg/day.

                        The patient weighs 176 lbs.

            How many capsules will you give per dose?

            Is the patient receiving above, below, or in-between the usual dosage/day?