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Does " take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily " mean take 1 pill then another one later ? or take 2 them 2 later ?

Q: does " take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily " mean take 1 pill then another one later ? or take 2 them 2 later ?

Usually means 2 &amp; 2: "Take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily" usually means the patient takes 2 capsules early in the day, and another 2 capsules late in the day.

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Usually means 2 & 2: "Take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily" usually means the patient takes 2 capsules early in the day, and another 2 capsules late in the day.

Answered 1/13/2021

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Does " take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily " mean take 1 pill then another one later ? or take 2 them 2 later ?

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