How many capsules, each containing 250 mg of clarithromycin, are needed to provide 50 mg/kg/day for 10 days for a person weighing 176 lb?

Answer 1

176 lb x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 50 mg/kg/day = 4000 mg/day

4000 mg/day x 10 days = 40,000 mg

40,000 mg x 1 capsule / 250 mg = 160 capsules