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What does take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily( every twelve hours ) mean ?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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Safety instructions: It means that it is important to wait twelve hours ,but also to remember not to miss a dose. With certain medications, every twelve hours is very important to avoid side effects from too much medication at one time.

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Answered 8/4/2018

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

It means: to take your medication 12 hours apart (IE 8 am and 8 pm)

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Answered 11/24/2020

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A member asked:

What does take 1 tablet by mouth twice daily( every twelve hours ) mean ?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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