The contents of a prescription reads "1 cap po bid x 10 d for UTI". What does this mean?

Take one capsule by mouth twice a day for 10 days for urinary tract infection
Take one capsule immediately, then one capsule twice a day for 10 days for urinary tract infection
Take one capsule before bed for ten days for urinary tract infection
Take one capsule with meals every day for 10 days for urinary tract infection

Take one capsule by mouth twice a day for 10 days for urinary tract infection

Rationale: This prescription is translated as follows: 1 cap (one capsule) po (by mouth) bid (twice a day) x (times) 10 d (ten days) for UTI (urinary tract infection).

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