Take One Pill Every 12 Hours What Does It Mean (Top voted first)

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What does it mean "take 1 tablet by mouth every 8 hours × 2 days" should i only take it for 2 days or every 2 days??

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Hello, Miri! How are you?

According to the FDA prescription writing information, that would be taking one every 8 hours for 2 days.

Which medication is it? Perhaps I can provide you with more information on it, if you post back and clarify!

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Take hydrocodone every 12 hours as needed for pain - how many pills should be prescribed?

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What does it mean to take 2 tablets every four hours? My doctor prescribed me some sinuend tablets to take 2 every 4 hours. How many must I take in a day?

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Re: Neka82 (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

However many they want. When my friend broke her ankle they gave her 3 days worth.

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