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math calculations with vaginal drugs (1)

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Terazol-7 1 app vag qhs x7 nights ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Terazol 7 vaginal cream 0.4%, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version Terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% On the other hand, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Zazole vaginal cream 0.4% The box comes with a tube of 45 grams and one applicator. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 45 g In this case, the pharmacist will dispense one box. The sig says: insert one applicatorful vaginally at bedtime for 7 nights The total days supply is 7 days as stated by the doctor.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Terazol vag cream 0.8% #20 gm 1 app per vagina qhs x 3day for yeast infection ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Terazol 3 vaginal cream 0.8%, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% On the other hand, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Zazole vaginal cream 0.8% The quantity to be dispensed is 20 grams as stated by the doctor. The days supply is 3 days as stated by the doctor. The sig says: insert one applicatorful vaginally at bedtime for 3 consecutive days for yeast infection. It is worth noting that each package of terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% comes with a tube of 20 grams and one applicator.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Terazole 3 sig: intravaginally qhs ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Terazol 3 vaginal cream 0.8%, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% On the other hand, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Zazole vaginal cream 0.8% The regular size of the tube is 20 grams. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 20 g The sig says: use intravaginally every night at bedtime But, the pharmacist will very likely rewrite the sig directions. So, the final sig will say: insert one applicatorful vaginally at bedtime for three consecutive nights The total days supply is 3 days. It is worth noting that each package of terconazole vaginal cream 0.8% comes with a tube of 20 grams and one applicator.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Terazol 80 mg vag supp qd hs x 6 days ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed Terazol 3 vaginal suppositories 80mg, but most pharmacists will dispense the generic version Terconazole vaginal suppositories 80mg On the other hand, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Zazole 80mg vaginal suppository. The box comes with three suppositories and one vaginal applicator. The sig says: unwrap and insert one suppository with applicator vaginally every day at bedtime for 6 days The patient will use 1 suppository for 6 days, that is, the patient will use 6 suppositories. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 6 suppositories. In this case, the pharmacist will dispense two boxes. The total days supply is 6 days as stated by the doctor.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Terazol 3 supp 80 mg supp 1 supp vag every night for 6 nights ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug Terazol 3 vaginal suppositories. The strength of this drug is 80mg. But, most pharmacists will dispense the generic version Terconazole vaginal suppositories 80mg On the other hand, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Zazole 80mg vaginal suppositories. The box comes with three suppositories and one vaginal applicator. The sig says: unwrap and insert one suppository with applicator vaginally daily at night for 6 nights The patient will use 1 suppository for 6 nights, that is, the patient will use 6 suppositories. So, the total quantity to be dispensed is 6 suppositories. In this case, the pharmacist will dispense two boxes. The total days supply is 6 nights.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Estradiol vag cream sig: 1 app 2x/wk disp: 1 ------------------------------------------------------------ The pharmacist will very likely dispense the brand-name drug Estrace vaginal cream. It is supplied with one applicator and one tube of 42.5 grams of medicine. The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense one tube. Then, the total quantity to be dispensed is either 42.5g or 43g depending on the pharmacy computer system. It is worth noting that Estradiol is the active ingredient in Estrace. The sig says: insert one applicatorful vaginally twice a week Based on the tube size, area of use, and frequency of use, the pharmacist can say that the total days supply is 30 days. But some pharmacists may assume 60 days for the total days supply.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Cleocin 2% vag cream 40gm sig: 1 app hs 7 nights ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name Cleocin vaginal cream, but the pharmacist may very likely dispense the generic version Clindamycin 2% vaginal cream. Also, some pharmacists may dispense the generic drug Clindamax 2% vaginal cream 40gm This medication comes in a package with the cream tube of 40g and 7 disposable applicators. The total quantity to be dispensed is 40 g as stated by the doctor. The sig says: insert one applicatorful vaginally at bedtime for 7 nights The total days supply is 7 days as stated by the doctor.

What are the total quantity and the total days supply for the following Rx: Cleocin 100 mg ovules 1 per vagina qhs x3 days disp: one pack ------------------------------------------------------------ The doctor has prescribed the brand-name drug Cleocin vaginal ovules, which is supplied in a carton of 3 suppositories and 1 applicator. The doctor wants the pharmacist to dispense one pack, that is, one carton. Now, the total quantity to be dispensed is 3 suppositories. The sig says: unwrap and insert one suppository with applicator vaginally at bedtime for three days The total days supply is 3 days as stated by the doctor. Cleocin Vaginal Ovules are indicated for 3-day treatment of bacterial vaginosis in non-pregnant women.

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