For the prescription Amoxil 250 mg/5ml with instructions Sig: tsp tid x10d, how much medication should be dispensed?

To determine how much medication should be dispensed, we need to understand the prescription details given: Amoxil (amoxicillin) is prescribed in a concentration of 250 mg per 5 mL, with instructions to take 1 teaspoon (tsp) three times a day (tid) for 10 days.

First, convert the dosage from teaspoons to milliliters. One teaspoon is equivalent to approximately 5 mL. Therefore, the patient is instructed to take 5 mL three times a day:

• Daily dosage: 5 mL x 3 = 15 mL

Next, since the medication is to be taken for 10 days, we multiply the daily dosage by the number of days:

• Total dosage over 10 days: 15 mL x 10 days = 150 mL

Thus, the total amount of Amoxil that should be dispensed for this prescription is 150 mL. This calculation directly aligns with the dosing instructions provided in the prescription, ensuring the patient receives the correct amount of medication for the prescribed duration.