Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) 1-tablet BID is prescribed. If the drug comes in 2.5 mg tablets,...

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Answer: 5 milligrams

Solution:

1 tablet is prescribed which contains 2.5mg of drug.

The patient has to take BID, it means twice a day.

So 1 tablet contains 2.5mg of drug.

Therefore, 2 tablets will contain = 2 × 2.5 = 5mg.

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