how to read medical prescription (2X2X5)

I gave a ride to my friend going to health center 21 this afternoon, and after 2.5 hrs waiting on the line He was finally examined by the doctor. He was given a prescription but didn't tell him how to take it. It's just said on the paper 2X2X5 and 1X2X5.. So anyone knows what does this means? Thanks!

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By DukebluedeviL• 15 Sep 2010 08:01

okay thanks to you guys, i believe he ask the pharmacist about this and he didn't understand, lolz! great help! cheers!

By aaahmed81• 14 Sep 2010 21:26

Azilana is right... 2 tabs or capsules 2 times a day for five days

By ching_126B• 14 Sep 2010 21:16

yeah, azilana is correct just follow what have been noted by azilana.

By azilana7037• 14 Sep 2010 20:58

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Your friend should have gone to the pharmacy/drugstore to get the medicine. The pharmacist will usually explain what it is as they take the prescription paper for their records.

Anyways, here is what I THINK it means:

2X2X5 - take 2x (2tabs/capsule/pills) 2x (twice a day) for 5x (5 days)

1X2X5 - take 1x (t1abs/capsule/pills) 2x (twice a day) for 5x (5 days)

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