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I took the 3rd dose of penicillin at 11:00 pm at night. and the 4th dose i have to take at 3 am. should i take it? or wait till the next time? 10 am
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Morning is fine: Penicillin can be dosed 3 times a day - every 8 hours. Start that schedule tomorrow. Check with your doctor to make sure he/she is oK with that.
Answered 11/8/2014
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