How many pills does the patient need to take to get a 625mg dosage of Ibuprofen?

Calculating the Pills Needed

To achieve a 625mg dosage of Ibuprofen, the patient will need to take 2.5 pills each time. Since each pill is 250mg, taking two pills equates to 500mg. To reach the remaining 125mg needed for the 625mg dosage, the patient can take half of another pill.