The frequency at which the drug doses are administered is known as the dosage regimen. The dosage form refers to the physical form of a dose of the drug. The general dosage forms comprise capsules, tablets, ointments, patches, and aerosols.
The passage of administration refers to the manner in which the drug is administered. The general routes of administration include inhalation, oral, topical, and nasal.
In the given case, the patient needs 0.100 gm of a drug. The tablet is having 50 mg of the drug. Thus, the number of tablets needed for the prescribed dosage is:
0.100 gm * (1000 mg/1 gm) * (1 tablet/ 50 mg) = 2 tablets.
