DES tablets are available in which strength combinations?

• A. 1-mg and 5-mg
• B. 2-mg and 4-mg
• C. 1-mg and 2-mg
• D. 5-mg and 10-mg

Answer: (A)

DES tablets come in two standard strengths: one-milligram and five-milligram. This pairing gives flexible, precise dosing by counting whole tablets to reach the required total dose. For instance, you can dose in small increments with the one-milligram size or use the five-milligram size for larger needs, and combine them as needed. The other suggested strength pairings would require tablet sizes not typically manufactured for DES, making them impractical. So, the combination of one-milligram and five-milligram is the standard and best match.