What Does Take 3 Daily Mean

What does it mean to take three tablets daily? Do I take three at once or at three separate times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)? ## If all it says is to take "3 tablets daily" you should take them all at once, unless otherwise noted. Especially prednisone. Otherwise it would say "take 1 tablet 3 times a day (tid)", or "1 tablet up to 3 tablets daily as needed (prn)". ## Hi Sharlene, It depends if the more detailed instructions say "3 tablets once per day" or "1 tablet 3 times per day". If they indicate something more like one tablet at a time (3 times per day), this generally indicates 1 tablet every 8 hours (unless otherwise noted). So I think breakfast, lunch and dinner would be a good way to spread this out. Since 8 hours goes into 24 hou...

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1 tab means by mouth, when a patient is awaiting an early morning procedure you may see a sign on the door nothing po ## Thanks for taking time to share this information. I find it rather common to see notes/signs on physician's doors when they're away from their desk. Although I still don't understand what "PO" even means in the context of which it was used. Would you be so kind as to elaborate a bit more on that and how it relates to taking 1 tablet daily? ## PO per os ("by mouth") It means by mouth. Take 1 tab or pill qd po means take one pill by mouth each day, Take 1 tab qid po means take one tablet four times a day by mouth, usually followed by every 6 hours. Some prescriptions are for treatment products that are applied such as a rub, ointment, or anal...

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my wifes lisinopril-po 20mg tablets twice daily was changed by her Doctor to 40mg's of lisinopril-eq, and I am trying to understand what the difference is between P.O E.Q so I know exactly what this medicine is doing for her overall health. Thank You ## Hello, Slim! How are you? PO just means per os (orally), as in she's supposed to swallow the tablets and the eq means equivalent, as in the pharmacy can give her a generic or multiple tablets/capsules, as long as it is an equivalent dosage. For example, if the pharmacy doesn't have the 40mg on hand, they are allowed to give her 2 of the 20mg ones, or etc. as long as it equals the 40mgs that she's been directed to take. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, heada...

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when taking medication & the directions are 1 tablet 3 times a day, how many hour's are between each tablet ## Hi Katt, When the directions state "1 tablet, 3 times daily", I think most people base the "3 times daily" off of a 24 hour period, where as you can simply divide 24 by 3 times and have "1 tablet, every 8 hours". Some people might not wait 8 hours and may just take it 3 times spread out during the day and not have any at night. I personally would go with the "every 8 hours" deal, because I find it easier to track. I hope this helps to answer your question! :) ## David you must be a machine being up for 24hrs, when do you sleep? For 1 pill every 8 hours you times 8 by 2=16. 1 pill at 0hrs, next at 8hrs then final at 16hrs. Most people are ...

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Hi. I have been prescribed prednisone 20 mg. On the bottle it says take 3 tablets once daily. Does this mean i take 3 at 1 time? ## Hello, Tiffany! How are you? Yes and it is a typical way for this medication to be prescribed, in order to give you a high dose to treat the relevant condition. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, nervousness and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## 3tablet once daily ?? what does it mean ?? ## Crystal... I was prescribed Prednisone,my 1st day I took 3 pills 1 in the morning 1 at lunch 1 at night. Was I suppose to take them together? and if so, on the 2nd day it says take 2 pills a day for the next 3 day's, do I go ahead and take them at once everyday until I...

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I'm going to start taking this baclofen for first time tomorrow. I don't know strength or dose must yet . I have to pick up from pharmacy tomorrow. Well I'm afraid of meds due to so many allergic reactions to several meds. Is this a med I can get relief from immediately or do I have to take it over time for relief. The part it states can cause withdrawals if you just stop it. Would that mean take it daily rest of my life. I have scoliosis osteoporosis ostepenia fractures injury to neck and shoulder. I don't rest much at all. ## You do not have to take it regularly, it can be taken as needed, but their best effectiveness will be achieved by taking them regularly. And yes, it should have some effect immediately. No, you don't have to take it for the rest of your life, ...

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My GP puts me on Tramahexal SR 100 twice daily for severe lower back pain- how long does it take to have any effects 1 hour, 2 hours ? ## Hello, Maruis! How are you? No, it should start working within 15 to 20 minutes of taking and then the medication is slowly released over a period of 12 hours to help alleviate your pain. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have "gle" on my prescription. It literally says "Gabapentin 600mg TAB GLE". It normally says Gabapentin 600mg TAB MET. I believe it's the abbreviation for the manufacturer, but I'd like to be sure before I take them, as they are a different shape. ## Hi Pattie, My research leads me to believe that GLE stands for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals or Glenmark Generics, the packager/manufacturer of your Gabapentin. NDC: 68462-0126 Inactive Ingredients: Inactive Ingredients: -Starch, Corn -Copovidone K25-31 -Poloxamer 407 -Magnesium Stearate -Polyethylene Glycols -Hypromelloses -Titanium Dioxide -Talc -Polysorbate 80 -Water You can view an image of the packaging label by visiting the link below: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3865a6e3-112c-490c-82ac-3540...

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We have two bottles of cephalexin 500 mg. One bottle has PAR on it and one has MIDD on it. What does that mean? ## Par is par pharmicuticls Mdd is max daily dose Those are usual meaing ## Middleby (MIDD) reported earnings 30 days ago. ... Like many research-heavy pharmaceutical companies ## As Roro has stated, those are abbreviations for the manufacturer's, but the medication is the same. Cephalexin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything I can help with?

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I'm wanting to know what 90 milliequivalents per day mean? In the new guidelines for pain medication, does it mean you are not to exceed 90 milligrams per day? Help please. ## Hello Dar, This is a rather complicated matter to explain so I will simply provide you with a government link designed to assist you in understanding and calculating your medications MME. [1]Gov Calculating Total Daily Dose I hope this information helps. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you.

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trying to find out what CR TA means.I have been prescribed OXYCONTIN 20MG CR TA twice daily and OXYCODONE 5MG three daily and TIZANIDINE 4MG daily. what are the effects from this if I take as prescribed. And what does CR TA stand for. ## CR TA stands for controlled release tablets, it just designates that you're to get Oxycontin, which is time released. The side effects of Oxycodone may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant and it's side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and headache. Are there any other questions? ## Do oxycodone 20 mg cr the one tgat take 30 minutes to work ## Please do not hooked on Oxycontin it is not worth I was on this for over 17 years through the veterans administration went cold turkey w...

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I was prescribed trazodone 100mg, then my doctor gave me another prescription that read trazodone 100mg QP. What does the QP stand for? ## Usually, that means it to be taken once daily, at night. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. The drowsiness it causes is why your usually directed to take it at night. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My doctor reduced my medication dose from BD to OP. What does this mean? ## Hello, McIvor! How are you? Your doctor has reduced it from being taken twice daily to being taken once daily. It may no longer be necessary for you to take it twice daily. What medication are you on?

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Medication Ziprasidone HCL 40mg capsules Directions take 1 capsule by mouth twice daily with meals How should I take it? ## Hello, Nanny! How are you? Those instructions usually mean to take one with breakfast and one with dinner, though you should ask your doctor to be sure. Ziprasidone is classified by the FDA as being an atypical antipsychotic, it's used to treat conditions, such as schizophrenia, acute mania and the mixed states of bipolar disorder. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, somnolence, constipation and abnormal vision. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was prescribed Doxycycline Hyclate 100 Mg Cap Harr yesterday,it says to take (1) capsule by mouth twice daily.How often do I need to take,every (8) hours?

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I have nerve pain in my right arm Doctor gave me gabapentin 300mgs to take twice daily how long does it take before I feel it working ## Hello, Dano! How are you? Since it isn't an actual analgesic, it may take 4 to 5 weeks, before it reaches its full level of efficacy in your body to see if it helps you. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## took 3 days for relief of my nerve pain this time atound (in my buttock of all places) 2 years ago it is the only drug that kept me sane while waiting for a knee replacement. ## i took that 2 every 6 hours and i started walking down the steps and my legs gave out, i don't mean it will happen to you cos everybody is diffe...

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I have taken hydrmorphone (4mg) 3 times a day for 3 yrs now. How long does does hydromorphone remain in your blood? ## Hi Warhorse1, When it comes to determining how long Hydromorphone remains in your blood, my research suggests that blood work done by a lab can only detect it for up to an "estimated" 24 hours or so (meaning there's probably negligible amounts or none at all by that point). Given Hydromorphone's relatively short half-life of about 2.5 hours, I wouldn't necessarily doubt those claims either. However, I'm sure these numbers could easily become cumulative over the course of 3 years and also based upon its frequency of use. Things like that may be a bit hard to factor into a time frame, but I hope this helps provide you with a ballpark figure. Happy ...

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I've been prescribed the above for a recurrant boil on my inner thigh. The dose of flucloxacillin is 500mg x4daily for two months. It's day two, so far I've only managed 3tabs a day. So that means 1500mg daily rather than 2000mg daily. How do I space these out? Is it 6hourly or 4hourly? ## 4 times a day would be every 6 hours. The NIH lists the typical side effects of most antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How are you doing? Has there been any improvement?

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how is the dosage daily and is it taken with or before meals? ## Dinintel contains the active ingredient Clobenzorex, it is a stimulant used to aid in weight loss/ However, since it is not available in the U.S., I am having trouble finding this information. Did your doctor or pharmacist provide you with any instructions? Does anyone else know how this is meant to be used?

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My mum is consuming daneuron can i used it too? ## Hello, Sheena! How are you? This is just a b vitamin complex, so anyone can take it, unless their doctor tells them not to. You just have to make sure not to exceed the recommend dosage. The FDA lists its typical side effect as being nausea, due to its potency. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've got back ache recently, was prescribed with glucosamine sulf(cryst) 500mg tab; 2 tabs every morning. A friend suggests daneuron instead. Can I take both daily or..? Appreciate your advice ## Hello everyone Lam a from Cambodia let me ask you s th about Daneuron coz I would like to use it so what could happen after use it I mean it’s like get dizzy or hatdage or not so plse tell if you guys could thks.

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I've been prescribed Bupropion XL to take 2 150 mg once daily. I feel it's not enough. Has anyone tried cutting the pills in half to add 75mg more a day? Are there any risks associated with it? ## You cannot cut these tablets, the XL means that they are time released and cutting them could cause you to get too much of the medication at once. Learn more Bupropion details here. How long have you been taking it? It does take about 4 to 6 weeks for it to reach its full effect in your body and for you to know if it is going to work for you. So, you may just need to give it a little more time. ## Try getting the 300mg XL instead of taking 2 150mg once a day it could make a big difference!

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