Vistaril 50mg capsules Question: How many capsules should be dispensed?

A prescription for vistaril 50mg reads: take 100mg every 12 hours for 14 days. The pharmacy has 50mg capsules in stock. How many capsules should be dispensed?

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May 30, 2021
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56 Capsules of Vistaril are needed
by: David

2 X 50mg = 100mg
100mg X 2 times a day (every 12 hours)
= 4 capsules daily

Now multiply 4 (capsules daily) by the duration of therapy (14 days) and you have your answer =

4 X 14 = 56 Capsules are needed to fill this Rx.

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